Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HARPOON HARRY'S CRAB HOUSE-TAMPA

225 S FRANKLIN ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3781928
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13929403
DBPR license3918309

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 6, 2026 11:41 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 6, 2026 3:32 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority22-41-4

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. Observed dish washer running dishes tested at 0 ppm disscued to use three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested high temp 3 times between 130F-146F **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches behind bar top on sushi line. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on salad prep area **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler temperatures underneath flat top grill raw shrimp 47F raw beef 48F shredded Mexican cheese 48F chef moved food to walk in less than 4 hours **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind counter top sushi bar area 1 dead roach dead next to mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.