Ybor City Tap House
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Ybor City Tap House has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “interior of refrigerator or freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer doors insulation exposed.
14-36-5
86
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramiken in butter.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor near ice machine. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.2 knives between reach in cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
55
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over mixed cheese in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over prep table. Employee removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer next to steam well. **Warning**
14-36-5
52
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, lettuce and multiple items in the reach in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow substance at dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knifes between prep table and reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
64
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
32
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation on reach in cooler near steam well. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
74
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: chicken cooked 55 F, cheddar cheese 60 F, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: chicken cooked 55 F, cheddar cheese 60 F, **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ybor sauce and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pizza on bulk wine boxes in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation on reach in cooler near steam well. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
39
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies underneath 3 compartment sink in drain.
35A-02-6
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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
22-41-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves have rust developing.
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lid on cheese sauce has cracks in steam well.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in frezzer on cooks line has exposed insulation on door interior.
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves next to dishwasher.
16-46-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ybor City Tap House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ybor City Tap House on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ybor City Tap House?
Across the inspection record, “interior of refrigerator or freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ybor City Tap House.
How does Ybor City Tap House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ybor City Tap House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ybor City Tap House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ybor City Tap House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ybor City Tap House 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 Ybor City Tap House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ybor City Tap House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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