Hooch & Hive
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Hooch & Hive stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee water bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk Togo clear plastic cups on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
70
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
95
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pimento dip dated 12/05/2024
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop cheese and candy bars inside refrigerator in hallway. Employee removed eggs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on refrigerator by grill are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of refrigerator by grill has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
58
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread stored in non food grade container inside refrigerator next to grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on door handles of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut potatoes p,raw salmon,raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler facing cooks line. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored overtop of cooked pork inside refrigerator. Chef removed eggs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings cold holding at 47F. Chef placed chicken wings on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding.
53A-17-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on step leading to back door are broken.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves across from refrigerator has broken corners.
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on dishes.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting inside mop bucket by ice machine. Chef removed mop and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.on food preparation table next to fryers.
02D-01-5
47
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooch & Hive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooch & Hive on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooch & Hive?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hooch & Hive.
How does Hooch & Hive compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hooch & Hive most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hooch & Hive's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooch & Hive have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooch & Hive means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hooch & Hive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooch & Hive is inspected around two times per year on average.
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