The Lodge

1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Lodge appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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. Operator had maintenance come and fix it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under pizza oven

36-73-4

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in back kitchen area.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of Artichoke hearts.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has buildup of old food debris.

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of commercially processed foods stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside white freezer in kitchen area ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.

14-69-4

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

14-22-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets in large reach-in-freezer

14-10-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryers and cooking equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in large reach-in freezer. And walk-in-freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

23-03-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table and walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen counter tops

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food debris on floors behind cooking equipment on the cooksline

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near back door cold water handle not working.

29-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the back kitchen area door.

42-01-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lodge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lodge on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lodge?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Lodge.

How does The Lodge compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Lodge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Lodge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lodge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lodge 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 Lodge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lodge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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