Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

PLACITA BAR & GRILL

7700 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3369770
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8491555
DBPR license3912970

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 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

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Main kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Faucet/handle (hot water) not working at plumbing fixture. Main kitchen area hand sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Near 3 compartment sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.