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TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409464
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8565244
DBPR license3916421

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (44F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F – Cold Holding); feta (45F – Cold Holding) reach in cooler on hot line, operator will ice down items until repairs have been completed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler , bar, and kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Debris hanging from top walk in cooler grate above lower walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment, walk in cooler cooler **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink has to be turned on from under sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.