The Dog Saloon
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at The Dog Saloon, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The Dog Saloon's latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not labeled in kitchen at time of inspection
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks in kitchen at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler with old food debris at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in kitchen aren't easily cleanable at time of inspection.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in sink. Operator turned water on during inspection.
06-01-5
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over jugs of sauces and tortillas at time of inspection
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in reach in cooler not labeled at time of inspection
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle stored in dining room at time of inspection
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in kitchen next to walk in cooler is not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license form 2024 displayed at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection. -Floor of walk in cooler soiled at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors in kitchen are soiled at time of inspection.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls in walk in cooler are soiled at time of inspection -Observed walls in kitchen behind line equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
36-27-5
52
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen area are not smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside walk in cooler is soiled. Floor in bar area has trash buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall inside walk in cooler has a hole. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of grease stored in floor on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar area has limes stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line.
31B-02-4
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. Tyrone Jessica **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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
02C-08-5
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.
11-27-4
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
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured in kitchen area.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside walk in cooler is soiled. Floor in bar area has trash buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of grease stored in floor on cooks line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall inside walk in cooler has a hole.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line has old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance.
36-27-5
25
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: All managers food handlers certificate are expired. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Drinks serve to public stored on floor inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust buildup overtop grill. Gasket inside reach in cooler across from fryer are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Drinks serve to public stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust buildup overtop grill. Gasket inside reach in cooler across from fryer are soiled.
23-03-4
55
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chicken tenders have mold inside walk in cooler.
01B-07-4
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. No date on any opened commercial processed products inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food inside walk in cooler have dates. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle and knobs on grill are covered in dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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. Ceiling inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in front of microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall inside walk in cooler next to wine rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. No food inside walk in cooler have dates. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind grill.
36-27-5
43
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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. No date on any opened commercial processed products inside walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food inside walk in cooler have dates. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle and knobs on grill are covered in dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling inside walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cooks line has buildup of old food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in front of microwave on cooks line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall inside walk in cooler next to wine rack.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top interior of microwave has old food debris on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Walls in kitchen area covered in grease and dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings on bottom shelf inside walk in cooler are uncovered.
08B-12-5
37
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 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. No food inside walk in cooler have date markings. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls in kitchen area covered in grease and dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust and grease. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled with black-mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle and knobs on grill are covered in dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler floors are soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cooks line has buildup of old food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
33
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dog Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dog Saloon on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dog Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Dog Saloon.
How does The Dog Saloon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Dog Saloon most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Dog Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Dog Saloon have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Dog Saloon 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 The Dog Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Dog Saloon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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