Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR

777 ASHLEY DR UNIT A · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3325451
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344705
DBPR license3916421

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees donning gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator.

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink, employee put soap at sink. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee turned on from under hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Second story of walk in cooler has grates that are heavily soiled , – floors in kitchen soiled.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Knobs on hand wash sink in kitchen are not functioning. Employees have to turn the water on from under the sink.

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

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