Top Shelf Restaurant

3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

American

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Top Shelf Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Wesley Chapel restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drop cup on floor , employee picked up item and continued to work without changing gloves, employee washed hands .

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat chicken wings in reach in cooler across from grill, employee moved item, Observed Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat items in the walk in cooler , manager rearranged items to the appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Ahi Tuna not removed from packaging while thawing, package states tuna should be removed from packaging , manager discarded the item.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small cleaning brush and a cleaning sponge in hand sink in bar area close to kitchen entry, Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Employee drinks stored next to single us items on bottle shelf of the server pick up window, employee drink next to hand sink on counter with tea and coffee machine, manager discarded the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Ahi Tuna not removed from packaging while thawing, package states tuna should be removed from packaging , manager discarded the item.

06-09-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron stored on food storage area close to entry door , manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor in the wall in cooler. Manager placed items on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand sink on service line Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above prep table on cookline Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with apple cider vinegar not labeled on prep table on cookline Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor adjacent to ice machine Employee placed in dish pit to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed manager and employee get the sanitizer from 0ppm to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor soiled under ice machine.

36-73-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chocolate milk in cooler by soda machine expired 2/26. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chocolate milk expired 02/26. See stop sale. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer coolers under grill chicken wings 45F, recheck 45F cooked onions 47F, recheck 45F Employee put items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster soiled by triple sink.

23-03-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top Shelf Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top Shelf Restaurant on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Top Shelf Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Top Shelf Restaurant.

How does Top Shelf Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?

Top Shelf Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.

Has Top Shelf Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top Shelf Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Top Shelf Restaurant 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 Top Shelf Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Top Shelf Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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