University Club of Tampa
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, University Club of Tampa has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 400ppm employee added water to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler cooks line facing office seared tuna stored over ready to eat foods. Employee removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. High temp dishwasher not running at 160F degrees tested between 114F-143F chef stated no dishes were washed yet. Operator called maintenance and will use three comp sink to sanitize dishes
16-55-4
70
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over milk produce cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler butter 44F
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 10 employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Time extend from 3-17-25 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by office Cold holding: cut salad 56 f cut salad 56 f in house dressing 48 f Cold holding: cut tomatoes 47 f chicken salad 45 f Caesar in house dressing 47 f employee added ice.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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 10 employees.
53B-01-5
67
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator had employee label it
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch box in restaurants cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom hot box
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
23-03-4
58
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and floor drains.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink pantry area slow drain, operator has work order
29-20-5
82
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
74
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of V8 vegetable juice have dents near the rim of can.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. House made Cesar salad dressing has raw fish not identified on menu. Chef printed new menu's. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on cooks line. Chef removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was University Club of Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at University Club of Tampa on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at University Club of Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at University Club of Tampa.
How does University Club of Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
University Club of Tampa most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has University Club of Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at University Club of Tampa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at University Club of Tampa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is University Club of Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, University Club of Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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