Hush Gentleman's Club

3260 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Hush Gentleman's Club has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Hush Gentleman's Club trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of quaternary ammonia tabs and 2 chemical spray bottles stored in dry storage rack next to hand washing sink. Employee relocated all into mop sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw wings stored on shelf over cans of Red Bull energy drinks and bottled beers.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal mixing bowl stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee removed bowls at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Locate between ice machine and bag-in-box soda syrups.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for CJ.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Interior of table top oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located inside kitchen area.

22-08-4

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to ice machine. Manager removed cup during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar area, on trash bin.

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 CO tanks not secured adjacent to ice machine.

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line cook chest freezers.

14-69-4

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink at bar area, Quaternary ammonia sanitizer exceeds 500ppm, manager adjusted to 200ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar area.

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area.

31B-04-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar and in kitchen.

36-73-4

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not available at the bar hand washing sink as the lever is set so that it can not be turned on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-13: Hot water not available at the bar hand washing sink as the lever is set so that it can not be turned on. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Hot water not available at the bar hand. No running hot water at bar handsink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Hot water not available at the bar hand washing sink as the lever is set so that it can not be turned on. Hot water not available at the bar hand. No running hot water at bar handsink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hush Gentleman's Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hush Gentleman's Club on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hush Gentleman's Club?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hush Gentleman's Club.

How does Hush Gentleman's Club compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hush Gentleman's Club most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Hush Gentleman's Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hush Gentleman's Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hush Gentleman's Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hush Gentleman's Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hush Gentleman's Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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