Thunderbay Bar & Grill

4901 W Linebaugh Ave 108-109, Tampa, FL 33624

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Thunderbay Bar & Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Observed employee training being expired.

53B-01-5

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over open bottle of Clamato bottle in back Reach in cooler. Manager relocated bacon to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili 51F stored in bar area Reach in cooler from 9/28/25.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 51F stored in bar area Reach in cooler from 9/28/25, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored next to bottles of alcohol at bar area. Manager relocated sanitizer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both soda gun nozzles and soda gun holsters at bar area soiled with pink slime-like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonia test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar area beneath cash register.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured at bar area. Manager secured 1 tank during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at bar area Reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at bar area.

22-08-4

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled inside with old food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Apr 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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

14-09-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in cooler in back storage.

36-36-4

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched phone and began working with food. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cut on bar table with ice underneath lemons 48 f cut limes 48 f operator moved to reach in freezer. 2nd temp all temps to 43 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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

14-09-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking employee soda in bar area.

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Drink on prep table.employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thunderbay Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thunderbay Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thunderbay Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thunderbay Bar & Grill.

How does Thunderbay Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Thunderbay Bar & Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Thunderbay Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thunderbay Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thunderbay Bar & Grill 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 Thunderbay Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thunderbay Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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