THE ANCHOR BAR INC
304 E DAVIS BLVD #A · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp machine running at 141F discussed with manager to use three comp sink until fixed **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Manager moved raw beef to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans and corn 47F retemp 40F main reach in cooler. Manager moved to freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave inside on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 1 employee **Warning**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside seasoning containers. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Oven pans on cooks line bottom shelf not inverted. Manager fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Owner printed license and displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table cooks line employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bike stored next to the reach in cooler back storage. Manager moved to liquor room. Employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed from table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Left side of the garbage lid is broken unable to close **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil case raw chicken boxes on floor cooks line. Manager moved raw chicken boxes from floor **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind mop sink. Kitchen walls in despair that intercede in between prep area and cooks line. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment shelf hanging off. between uses. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handed handwashing sign to manager to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar beer cooler kegs outside of the door side. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Togo cups on floor in back kitchen Restaurant single service items stored on a shelf in employee restroom. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar area cooler kegs. **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Inside back kitchen were ice machine and reach in coolers are stored **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.