TOM'S TAVERN
3895 NORTHDALE BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and than placed gloves on to make food order. No hand washing discussed with employe the importance of hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw meat and began working with ready to eat food and clean equipment. Discussed with employees the importance of hand washing. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Missing for 4 employees **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Printed for manager and some employees to sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table **Repeat Violation** **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 phone on prep table **Warning**
08B-43-4Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
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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.