Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1 Buccaneer Pl, Tampa, FL 33607
American
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Tampa Bay Buccaneers was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Dented/rusted cans present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Tampa Bay Buccaneers trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked quarter chicken 127 F stored in hot box at cook line. Operator reheated in oven, 2nd temp 179F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
64
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few containers of ice creams stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Various packaged deli meats and fruit cups missing business name and address in self service cooler at dining area.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restaurants.
31B-04-4
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not properly protect on shelf for self service Observed employee clean and wrapped **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at sink in snack bar Observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo plates stored on floor in snack bar area Corrected observed employee place on push cart **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wiping hands with gloves on and returning to prep, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper glove changing and hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, twice baked potatoes ,held over 24 hrs not date marked in walk in cooler .
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 stored on food prep , in shake area, corrected, manager moved phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer , corrected , manager placed foods on shelf in walk in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold build up.
22-20-5
61
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk , creams held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in dish pit area blocked by cart and buckets of utensils corrected, employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruits and cooked hard boiled eggs all held over 24 not date marked, corrected, manager date marked items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with old debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Walk in cooler door not self closing .
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in front reach in cooler not identified nor segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed speaker . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 6 LB can of kidney beans with deep dent on brim of can . **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler over containers of cheese and butter spread . Corrected, manager placed eggs on bottom shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two opened containers of milk held over 24 hrs I. Walk in cooler not date marked , corrected, manager date marked milk . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler with foods intended foods for the public, corrected, manager , removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled .
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with old debris.
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tampa Bay Buccaneers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tampa Bay Buccaneers on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

How does Tampa Bay Buccaneers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tampa Bay Buccaneers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tampa Bay Buccaneers have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tampa Bay Buccaneers is inspected around two times per year on average.