Press Box Sports Emporium
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Press Box Sports Emporium stretching back to 2022. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Press Box Sports Emporium on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stored on shelves stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed tank by back door not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large pans of prepared wings stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. Operator had employees move to shelves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine at time of inspection
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers are soiled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee black satchel stored on canned goods shelf next to employee lockers at time of inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in dining room near restrooms at time of inspection.
36-34-5
64
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed one case of raw shell eggs stored over seafood in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves next to walk in cooler at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish room soiled at time of inspection.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance around ice cube inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine testing at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Operator called ECOLAB for service. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize plate ware at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of line cook equipment soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around fryers at time of inspection. **Warning**
36-73-4
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection - area around soda nozzles soiled at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Cutting boards stained at time of callback **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in shelves rusted at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Shelves rusty at time of callback **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dish room at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Ceiling tiles damaged at time of callback **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed rust inside ice machine bin at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Ice machine bin rusty at time of callback **Time Extended**
14-34-4
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. After priming machine operator was not able to achieve proper sanitizing levels. Tests at 0ppm. Operator had employee set up triple sink for sanitizing food contact surfaces at time of inspection **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection - area around soda nozzles soiled at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dish room at time of inspection **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish room soiled at time of inspection **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large food containers of wings stored on floor at time of inspection. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk breading mix at time of inspection. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed rust inside ice machine bin at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of unwashed oranges and lemons stored over cheesecake in walk in at time of inspection **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in shelves rusted at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall around sprayer in dish room soiled at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not stored to dry at time of inspection **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ecolab called during inspection. Machine testing at 0ppm. Operator made triple sink to 100ppm. Ecolab showed up during inspection and repaired machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer after it was broken down after prep. Employee cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to slicer in prep room. Employee moved drink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish rack in prep room during inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/food debris observed on sides of kitchen equipment during inspection. -Shelves in dry storage have food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in honey mustard and salsa in walk in. Employee removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tank by back door. Operator put chain back on. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
52
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks, shelves in walkin cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Press Box Sports Emporium last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Press Box Sports Emporium on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Press Box Sports Emporium?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Press Box Sports Emporium.
How does Press Box Sports Emporium compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Press Box Sports Emporium most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Press Box Sports Emporium's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Press Box Sports Emporium have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Press Box Sports Emporium means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Press Box Sports Emporium inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Press Box Sports Emporium is inspected around three times per year on average.
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