Tgt Poker & Racebook

8300 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tgt Poker & Racebook nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Required employee training expired for all employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Tgt Poker & Racebook on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table at time of inspection

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection.

02D-01-5

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slip mat underneath cutting board has buildup of black-mold like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing on a few lights in kitchen area.

38-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.

22-20-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches in employee bathroom in kitchen.

35A-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drain tube from ice machine set to drain in hand wash sink by employee bathrooms. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacob Mast ServSafe expired 11/4/2024 **Warning**

53B-01-5

53B-05-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed potatoes over bucket of pickles in walk in cooler at time of inspection **Warning**

08B-17-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers (individual) of whipped butter sitting out at room temperature at 71 F. See stop

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers (individual) of whipped butter sitting out at room temperature at 71 F. See stop

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back kitchen area

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in-freezer on cooksline

14-69-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On counter in back kitchen area

21-02-4

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tgt Poker & Racebook last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tgt Poker & Racebook on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tgt Poker & Racebook?

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tgt Poker & Racebook.

How does Tgt Poker & Racebook compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tgt Poker & Racebook most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tgt Poker & Racebook's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tgt Poker & Racebook have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tgt Poker & Racebook 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 Tgt Poker & Racebook inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tgt Poker & Racebook is inspected around three times per year on average.

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