The Anchor Bar
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Anchor Bar, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The Anchor Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hotdogs 51F see stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender was cutting limes with no gloves on.
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line ambient on bottom 43F Cold holding: Mexican cheese 47F mozzarella cheese 46F cut tomatoes 45F potato salad 48F marina sauce 48F hotdogs 51F see stop sale-discussed with manager to add Ice to the food.
03A-02-5
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/ Eric jones issued 12-17-25
53A-03-7
50
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in package over ready to eat chili main reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook chili shows 6-3 employee discarded.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for bartender over 60 days
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food in clear container on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in sink at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and bar area
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Rear wall in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
70
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall of kitchen.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored on shelf with food items, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar has strainer and being used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and bar areas **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door to office has large hole in it. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
61
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. Sent email to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar and kitchen heavily soiled with build up of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door to dry storage in kitchen broken large hole in it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in back of kitchen is brick and mortar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
45
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was placing on beard guard and then wrapped food to put into the reach in cooler. No hand washing occurred after touch face.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Under equipment.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in office door. Cove molding missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Anchor Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Anchor Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Anchor Bar?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited five 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than 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 six 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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