Tpc Tampa Bay
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Tpc Tampa Bay stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “required employee training expired for all employees”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Lutz sits at 79, putting Tpc Tampa Bay on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink on cook line. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink next to front bar area. No handwashing sighn in employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: No hand sign on hand sink **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of Dole Pineapple , manager discarded item Observed dented can of Eiffel Tower Cornchinos in storage room , manager discarded. Observed ahi tuna thawing in reach in cooler on cook line in ROP packaging , manager discarded **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation Observed containers of in house marinara sauce in tall reach in cooler across from the slicer marked more than 7 days with Date 12/02, and 12/09, manager discarded item. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed containers of in house marinara sauce in tall reach in cooler across from the slicer marked more than 7 days with Date 12/02, and 12/09, manager discarded item. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ahi tuna thawing in reach in cooler on cook line in ROP packaging , manager discarded 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 Groper and Mahi Mahi thawing on the cook line in ROP Packaging, manager discarded item. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ahi tuna thawing in reach in cooler on cook line in ROP packaging , manager discarded **Warning**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first Observed Gouda cheeses in ROP packaging in walk in cooler held more than 30 days 9-19-25 **Warning**
03G-35-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed onsite tuna, Mahi Mahi, cheese Gouda under ROP process. Emailed operator special process handout. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed All employees expired food handlers expired 2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical in dishwashing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
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 Groper and Mahi Mahi thawing on the cook line in ROP Packaging, manager discarded item. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not set up at time of inspection , turned on machine ran it 4 times no chlorine showing on test strip discussed with manager to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored in prep area wet, discussed with manager the importance of stacking items when dry. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of power aid stored on floor in front storage room next to ice machine Observed cases of lettuce in the walk in cooler stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle stored inside sugar container in storage room. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink on cook line. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink next to front bar area. No handwashing sighn in employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed Dumpster lid open on the waste and cardboard recycling dumpsters. **Warning**
33-16-4
26
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm), employee primed to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed in food storage area.
51-11-4
82
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 6-9-24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Still observed from 1-13-25 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: No employee training observed **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi sushi in the menu not identified **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 6-9-24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Still observed from 1-13-25 **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Management cleaned at time of callback **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 6-9-24 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi sushi in the menu not identified **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed in bar area. Employee stated there was a leak and they removed the sink **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. Walk in cooler fish **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
58
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door upright unit.
22-16-4
82
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dentedcans present. See stop sale. Ocean Clam harbor banks 1 can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 48 f - 52 f no temperatures taken all foods held in cooler overnight. Beef base stock 49 f 5 lbs. chicken stock 48 f 12 lbs. unsalted butter 49 f 23 lbs. cut tomatoes 49 f 1/2 lbs cut melons 49 f 6 lbs cut cantaloupe 49 f 5 lbs wipped butter 52 f 2 lbs ham and cheese wraps 52 f 4 wraps Sour cream 48 f 20 lbs cream cheese 49 f 9 lbs. Brie cheese 49 f 48 ounces American cheese 49 f 11 lbs. cheddar cheese 48 f 8 lbs provolone 48 f 8 lbs. queso blend 49 f 20 lbs blue cheese 49 f 1 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese 48 f 20 lbs Monterey Jack cheese blend 48 f 35 lbs Swiss cheese 48 f 12 lbs reduced fat milk 49 f 4 gallons. Heavy cream 49 f 17 quarts. Butter milk 48 f 2 gallons liquid whole eggs 48 f 40 lbs cut cabbage 48 f 3 lbs cooked zucchini 49 f 10 lbs cook hot dogs 49 f 15 lbs cooked ham 48 f 15 lbs cooked turkey deli meat 48 f 30 lbs ground beef 48 f 8 lbs raw shrimp 48 f 2 lbs raw fish 48 f 4 lbs raw tuna 48 f 1 lbs raw salmon 48 f 1 lbs raw chicken 47 f 5 lbs raw chicken 48 f 15 lbs raw chicken 47 f 20 lbs. canned crab meat 47 f 10 lbs cook hot dogs 47 f 20 lbs craft beer cheese dip 48 f 1/2 mash potatoes 47 f 1/2 lbs raw beef 47 f 1 1/2 lbs. pork chorizo 49 f 28 ounces chicken chorizo 48 f 24 ounces. Raw bacon 45 f 2 lbs raw beef 46 f 1 lbs raw beef 45 f cook potatoes 48 f 10 lbs raw chicken 47 f 5 lbs **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area hand washing sink has equipment stored inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish washing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dentedcans present. See stop sale. Ocean Clam harbor banks 1 can. **Warning**
08B-20-4
50
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
90
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tpc Tampa Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tpc Tampa Bay on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tpc Tampa Bay?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tpc Tampa Bay.
How does Tpc Tampa Bay compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Tpc Tampa Bay most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Tpc Tampa Bay's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tpc Tampa Bay have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tpc Tampa Bay 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 Tpc Tampa Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tpc Tampa Bay is inspected around four times per year on average.
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