Niagara Tap
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Niagara Tap stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Niagara Tap's latest score of 90 sits above the Largo average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not protected **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
90
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun holster at end of bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Kitchen staff unable to locate probe thermometer
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease behind cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pizza ovens soiled. Exterior of soap dispenser next to ice machine soiled Hood filters soiled over cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service stored on floor in storage shed **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler in a customer accessible area not secured when not in use **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
64
Sep 29, 2025
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. Shell eggs over tarter sauce cups in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner spray bottle on top of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of tomato sauce on floor in storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of rolling cart in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service items on floor in outdoor storage shed
25-05-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler in a customer accessible area not secured (fence left unlocked) **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths- quaternary . Reviewed with manager
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager .
05-08-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Reviewed with manager
11-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line area .
36-27-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -Soiled shelf in storage area -Dust accumulation on cart with shells at cook line - Dusty fan in dish washing area Reviewed with manger
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area . Reviewed with manager.
22-16-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in food prep area . Reviewed with manager
14-55-4
58
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Emailed big six packet and discussed with person in charge.
11-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer in kitchen, located above the three compartment sink, shows accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Water bottle on top of two door deli cooler in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling.
22-08-4
64
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink next to ice machine
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -at prep station in kitchen
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container at cooks line Operator labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pans above three compartment sink
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at cooks line
21-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven in kitchen below microwave has accumulation of food residue -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -stove oven has accumulation of food residue
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old labels stuck to metal pans above three compartment sink in kitchen -old food residue stuck to metal pans at three compartment sink
16-46-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Niagara Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Niagara Tap on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Niagara Tap?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Niagara Tap.
How does Niagara Tap compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Niagara Tap most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Niagara Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Niagara Tap have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Niagara Tap 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 Niagara Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Niagara Tap is inspected around two times per year on average.
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