The Gasparilla Bar

4100 George J Bean Pkwy Terminal F, Tampa, FL 33607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Gasparilla Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which The Gasparilla Bar's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of egg patties 44-45F in reach-in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Press grill interior soiled with grease and burned residue.
22-02-4
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. 2 of 4 employees have no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On top of microwave interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary in three compartment sink.
22-43-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Corrected , employee located test papers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drink stored in employee hand wash sink behind bar . Corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected , manager placed label on bottle during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in employee hand wash sink at bar area, corrected , employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Gasparilla Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Gasparilla Bar on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Gasparilla Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Gasparilla Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Gasparilla Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Gasparilla Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Gasparilla Bar 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 Gasparilla Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Gasparilla Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.