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UNCLE FATS TAVERN

8745 TEMPLE TERRACE HWY · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33637

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3343853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363113
DBPR license3907358

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed puddle outside of kitchen back door after operator advised that mop water is disposed on ground outside the back door.

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over lettuce and tomatoes in reach in cooler.

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lime in hand sink located in the bar area.

#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

#10Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory printed and posted by operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink in styrofoam cup on prep table,in front of three compartment sink.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of grease on floor in front , beneath and behind fryers.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two jugs of cooking oil on floor in kitchen and several storage containers containing food on the floor in walk in cooler.

#4Basic29-27-4

Basic – No access to mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed oil containers stored in mop sink. Operator states mop sink is not being used.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
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)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.