Winners Sports Grill
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
Winners Sports Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen area soiled. Interior of oven on front line soiled with burnt on debris, adjacent to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Beneath front line equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of pickled jalapeno peppers. 1 dented can of white cheddar cheese sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on front line cook Reach in cooler drawer. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen area soiled. Interior of oven on front line soiled with burnt on debris, adjacent to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/. Reach in cooler in kitchen area, #20, replaced with a prep table. 2 Reach in chest freezers added adjacent to the side of kitchen Reach in cooler, #21, and table.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in kitchen area without a label.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. Raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on front line cook Reach in cooler drawer. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Beneath front line equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwave soiled inside interior on front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed waitress wash hands less than 10 seconds after returning dirty to dish pit, then serve plated food to customers. Discussed with operator.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 packs of raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on front line Reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven on front line soiled with burnt on debris. Interior of soda spray nozzle soiled in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed tongs at Employee handwash sink on front cook line. Discussed with employee.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee frozen drink stored inside Reach in cooler in bar area. Employee discarded during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves soiled inside interior, adjacent to ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in large chest freezer soiled. Hood filters soiled. Gaskets of Reach in cooler in bar area soiled. Interior or Reach in coolers in bar area soiled with dirt and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service take out containers stored on floor at service station. Operator relocated single service take out containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and floors in kitchen front line cook area soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior has black and pink mold-like substance. Adjacent to Dish machine.
22-20-5
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. 4 packs of raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on front line Reach in cooler.
06-09-1
43
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Heather Savage Alexis Williamson Elma Riosramos Douglas Alexis **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
86
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee brought soiled dishes to ware washing area and began preparing a food order into clean container.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar area tested at 10 ppm retested to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Tested at 0 ppm employee placed new sanitation supply tested at 0 ppm discussed with management to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **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. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
70
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Chef mate white cheddar cheese sauce 6 lbs 1 can 3 cans of garbanzo beans dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale: blue cheese 55 f in house ranch 55 f in house coleslaw 52 f mozzarella cheese 60 f. Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. No temperatures taken. Blue ranch in house 10 lbs ranch in house 5 lbs coleslaw 1 lbs mozzarella.075
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale: blue cheese 55 f in house ranch 55 f in house coleslaw 52 f mozzarella cheese 60 f. Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. No temperatures taken. **Repeat Violation**
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 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
45
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winners Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winners Sports Grill on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winners Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Winners Sports Grill.
How does Winners Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Winners Sports Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Winners Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Winners Sports Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Winners Sports 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 Winners Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winners Sports Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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