Paddock Lounge
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
64
Score
Paddock Lounge has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Paddock Lounge on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 6 dead ants on floor in front of and next to reach in cooler at front counter. 2 dead ants on door of drink reach in cooler. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo containers on floor. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to drink cooler at front counter. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
64
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jun 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. 4) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor and front counter floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
Apr 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. 4) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Spiderwebs in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board of reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 sponges in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in mop sink room. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor and front counter floor. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Handwash sink area in kitchen. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceiling. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board of reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near handwash sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paddock Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paddock Lounge on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paddock Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paddock Lounge.
How does Paddock Lounge compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Paddock Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Paddock Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paddock Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paddock Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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