TOM'S TAVERN
3895 NORTHDALE BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss provolone 52 f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f . **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cold holding reach in cooler raw beef 44 f employee placed in walk in cooler. Main reach in cooler.Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss cheese 49 f provolone 49f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f ** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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. Missing for 4 employees **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
Basic 2
08B-43-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Hot sauce in box out back employee removed from outside. **Time Extended**
08B-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:43 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.