The Longbar Pub and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at The Longbar Pub and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which The Longbar Pub and Grill's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves in hand washing sink discussed with employee the importance of changing gloves than washing.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cook beef 44F cooks line
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hand washing sink ware washing area and the back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat food employee moved to proper storage. Reach in cooler across from fryer raw shelled eggs over ready to eat food. Beer walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Multiple other CfM certifications available except for current manager Greg J.
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar service area. added paper handwashing sign to sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line by fryer
36-73-4
43
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food employee, Sammiang Verreux, expired on 08/11/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on cutting board on reach-in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach-in cooler door gaskets torn at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By walk-in cooler door.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of smoker oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
23-03-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Over handwash sink at dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cured ham and roast beef in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranges items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven belts soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and metal scrabbling pad in handwash sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground pork in walk-in cooler. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Smoked fish dip in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at dish machine area.
31B-04-4
43
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibbs over handwash sink at dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauerkraut in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved sauerkraut to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked chicken wings, pulled pork and cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Garden hose stored in handwash sink at dish machine area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at dish machine area. **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.
11-26-1
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
41
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Longbar Pub and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Longbar Pub and Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Longbar Pub and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Longbar Pub and Grill.
How does The Longbar Pub and Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Longbar Pub and Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Longbar Pub and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Longbar Pub and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Longbar Pub and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Longbar Pub and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Longbar Pub and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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