Showtown USA
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
78
Score
Showtown USA appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up four times.
Showtown USA scores about where you'd expect for a Gibsonton restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink at bar tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 200 ppm quat. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen.
12B-02-4
78
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sugar on shelf with grill cleaner. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at bar turned off due to leak. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom. Operator states she has signs to put up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 Compartment Sink at bar tested 0ppm Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. For pork in reach in cooler.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair near 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chicken container lid cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted near dry storage.
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwash sink next to mop sink and soda machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket near back door. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing.
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
78
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 47 F- retemp 43 F, chicken 45 F- retemp 42 F, raw chicken 47 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed items on ice. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling near 3 Compartment Sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink at bar area and in woman restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.single service trays not inverted in dry storage.
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor at bar area. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
45
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Showtown USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Showtown USA on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Showtown USA?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Showtown USA.
How does Showtown USA compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?
Showtown USA most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gibsonton average of 76.
Has Showtown USA's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Showtown USA have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Showtown USA 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 Showtown USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Showtown USA is inspected around three times per year on average.
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