Pin Chasers Veterans
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
32
Score
Public records show six inspections at Pin Chasers Veterans stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Pin Chasers Veterans trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 78°F at 1:32 PM left out at room temperature at 10 AM cool 35°F at 2:03 PM. Employee placed butter inside front line reach and freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of ketchup, one dented can of ground tomatoes, one dented can of peel tomatoes.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sweeping the floor at front line cook, then wore gloves to cook hamburgers without washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands, then wore gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without first washing hands to prepare food at Frontline cook. Discussed proper hand washing with employee, employee washed hands, then wore gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at front line reaching cooler. Rusting metal inside ice machine. Interior of soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area. Interior of sold and nozzles soiled at soda fountain at food service counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored inside front line handwashing sink to collect water. Employee removed the water pitcher at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no CFM available.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at Frontline handwashing sink. Employee provided paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal drink, 1 log of wet dog foods, sushi and cake stored on top shelf of back kitchen reaching cooler. Manager identified and segregated all personal foods at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. One open can of energy drink stored inside back kitchen written cooler on top shelf.
12B-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2024
50-09-4
32
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese and butter in walk-in cooler. Raw bacon stored over sliced ham and sauces in reach-in cooler by walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pain killers stored on dry food storage shelf with food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza reach-in cooler Cold holding: Sausage 45 F, sliced pepperoni 45 F, shredded cheese 47 F, cut tomato 45 F, pizza sauce 47 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer at time of inspection, re temp: Sausage 40 F, sliced pepperoni 41 F, shredded cheese 41 F, cut tomato 40 F, pizza sauce 43 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer setup in middle sink of the three compartment sink.
16-13-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men's restroom and bar. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
39
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pin Chasers Veterans last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pin Chasers Veterans on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pin Chasers Veterans?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pin Chasers Veterans.
How does Pin Chasers Veterans compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pin Chasers Veterans most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pin Chasers Veterans' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pin Chasers Veterans have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pin Chasers Veterans 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 Pin Chasers Veterans inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pin Chasers Veterans is inspected around two times per year on average.
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