Hula Bay Club

4029 S Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Hula Bay Club has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Hula Bay Club's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed "thank you" togo bags holding ice resting directly on food used to cool food down. Operator made new bags of ice with food grade kitchen bags and replaced the togo bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottled chemical cleaner stored on table with clean food pans. Operator moved chemical during inspection.

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink entering truck area. Operator refilled paper towel dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed wings thawing in pan in sink at time of inspection. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection. Operator moved food to shelves. Walk in freezer is external unit used for business while restaurants kitchen is being remodeled. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water stored on cutting board on cooks line at time of inspection. Employee moved drink to designated area for employee drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water stored in reach in freezer. Operator made labeled metal pan for employees to store drinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Crab legs in freezer stored in black plastic garbage bag.

14-15-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs stored over beef and fish. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface ice machine at bar

14-34-4

Dec 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hula Bay Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hula Bay Club on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hula Bay Club?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hula Bay Club.

How does Hula Bay Club compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hula Bay Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Hula Bay Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hula Bay Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hula Bay Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hula Bay Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hula Bay Club is inspected around three times per year on average.

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