The Anchor Bar
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited The Anchor Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The Anchor Bar's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working at time of inspection. Operator replaced batteries **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
78
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in reach in cooler by back door at time of inspection
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage at time of inspection
08B-38-4
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop hot dog inside refrigerator across from fryer. Chef removed and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by flat top grill. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink have rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking inside walk in cooler. Water dripping into pots.
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in disrepair leading to back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
41
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 components sink have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to grill are is damaged. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Christine Hamilton. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 components sink have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to grill are is damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bo's of soda stored on floor in bar area. Fry oil stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
50
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator copy of employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink has buildup of rust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to cooks area is damaged. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by table housing grill. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by grill. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed operator copy of employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink has buildup of rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad made in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.
02C-02-5
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. Two employees working both have food handlers certification that's expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to cooks area is damaged.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions held longer then 24 hours has no date marking. Chef added proper date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
05-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler has broken corner in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door frame leading to grill area is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line have slime mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to grill has standing water inside it.
29-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor unsealed in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Chef properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Anchor Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Anchor Bar on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Anchor Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Anchor Bar.
How does The Anchor Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Anchor Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Anchor Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Anchor Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Anchor Bar 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 The Anchor Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Anchor Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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