Tom's Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Tom's Tavern has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Tom's Tavern on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: No plan review submitted at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Did not observe current hotel and restaurant license at time of inspection . **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
82
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
78
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak stored over raw frozen fried. Raw frozen chicken stored over frozen cooked potato skins inside front line Reach in freezer. Employee relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cutting raw chicken wore new gloves to prepare food without first washing hands. Discussed with employee to always wash hands when changing tasks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat sauces inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to office. Employee relocated raw chicken to bottom shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line cutting board soiled. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located inside kitchen and at bar area. Employee provided paper towel to all sinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at bar area hand washing sink. Sink is out of commission with drain pipe disconnected. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 CO tank not secured, adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverages on dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. Open bottle of water stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Employee discarded bottled water and relocated all personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 bag of soda syrup on kitchen floor next to Walk in cooler. 2 boxes of soda syrup on kitchen floor next to office. 2 containers of frying oil and half a bag of panko crumbs stored on floor inside storage shed. Employee relocated all food off floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located on front line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen potstickers not covered inside front line Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed iceberg lettuce stored over Ready to eat pretzels, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to office. Unwashed lemons and oranges stored over Ready to eat bread, pickled hot peppers, sauces, salsa in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all unwashed items to bottom shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floors, and ceiling inside storage shed not smooth or easily cleanable. Food equipment, food, 1 Reach in chest freezer and 2 Reach in cooler/freezer combo stored inside storage shed. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles on front line with sauces not labeled. Employee added labels to all squeeze bottles during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Located at bar area and at Employee handwash sink adjacent to back kitchen exit. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Additional Reach in coolers added to exterior storage unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: No plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line cook Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and bucket of sauerkraut in Walk in cooler stored on floor. Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor. Jug of oil and two bottles of lemon juice stored on floor at exterior storage unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor outside of liquor storage room. Jug of oil and bag of breadcrumbs stored on floor at exterior storage unit. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside men's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Located at Employee handwash sink adjacent to back kitchen exit. Inside men's restroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at bar area four compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area Employee handwash sink used to air dry bar top spill mats. Employee removed mats during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Additional Reach in coolers added to exterior storage unit. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO tanks next to kitchen entrance not secured. Employee secured tanks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and bucket of sauerkraut in Walk in cooler stored on floor. Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor. Jug of oil and two bottles of lemon juice stored on floor at exterior storage unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line cook Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen cooked potatoes, jalapeño poppers, dumplings, and cheese sticks in front line Reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at bar area four compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
41
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on shelf with food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, bottled water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster of soda gun behind bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed proper labeling
02D-01-5
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone and purse stored on prep surface. Operator moved during inspection - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Purse stored on prep table at time of callback **Time Extended**
40-01-4
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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/ Thomas McNeil 9/30/2019
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose and nozzle stored in hand wash sink. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin
22-20-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone and purse stored on prep surface. Operator moved during inspection
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection
33-16-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser at sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at bar filled with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in small room with mixer
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles in small room with floor stand mixer and ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage located at hand wash sinks at bar or kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee energy drink in reach in freezer next to customer food on cooks line.
12B-13-4
55
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Cassandra Jerome issued 1-3-2018 serv safe discussed with manager that the other food manager serv safe Thomas McNeil issued 9-30-19 does work at establishment. Observed 1 expired food manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 4 employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss provolone 52 f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f . **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cold holding reach in cooler raw beef 44 f employee placed in walk in cooler. Main reach in cooler.Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss cheese 49 f provolone 49f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f ** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 4 employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Hot sauce in box out back employee removed from outside. **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
55
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 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. Employee touched cell phone and than placed gloves on to make food order. No hand washing discussed with employe the importance of hand washing. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw meat and began working with ready to eat food and clean equipment. Discussed with employees the importance of hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Missing for 4 employees **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. Printed for manager and some employees to sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. **Warning**
08B-17-4
33
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
78
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pepperoni held over night no temperatures taken reach in cooler on cooks line temperature at 56 f All foods held over night walk in cooler air unit frozen over Ambient temperature walk in cooler 51 f Cold holding: walk in cooler American yellow cheese 49 f 3 lbs. sour cream 50 f 1lbs . queso cheese 50f .50 milk 50 f 1 gallon cheddar jack cheese blend 50 f 3 lbs blue cheese crumbles 4 lbs 50 f Swiss cheese 50 f 3 lbs provolone cheese 50 f 2lbs raw bacon 53 f 15 lbs raw beef 49 f 7 lbs raw chicken 49 f 25 lbs **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler: prep table mozzarella cheese 47 f pepperoni 56 f was stopped salted. Marinara sauce 47 f Operator moved to freezer 2nd temp marinara sauce 43 f mozzarella cheese 43 f. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pepperoni held over night no temperatures taken reach in cooler on cooks line temperature at 56 f All foods held over night walk in cooler air unit frozen over Ambient temperature walk in cooler 51 f Cold holding: walk in cooler American yellow cheese 49 f 3 lbs. sour cream 50 f 1lbs . queso cheese 50f .50 milk 50 f 1 gallon cheddar jack cheese blend 50 f 3 lbs blue cheese crumbles 4 lbs 50 f Swiss cheese 50 f 3 lbs provolone cheese 50 f 2lbs raw bacon 53 f 15 lbs raw beef 49 f 7 lbs raw chicken 49 f 25 lbs **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-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. Provided by email **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 83 f ran over two minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
45
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Alcohol beverages on floor in boxes in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tom's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tom's Tavern on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tom's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tom's Tavern.
How does Tom's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tom's Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tom's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tom's Tavern have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tom's Tavern 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 Tom's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tom's Tavern is inspected around five times per year on average.
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