301 BAR & GRILL
12464 N US HWY 301 · THONOTOSASSA · Hillsborough County · FL 335922612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Unapproved chlorine, operator purchase approved sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flies in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Non food grade container used to carry ice.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded Cheese (70F – Cold Holding); Block Cheddar Cheese (65F – Cold Holding) from day prior.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese (70F – Cold Holding); Block Cheddar Cheese (65F – Cold Holding) See stop sale
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug repellent stored near oats, discussed with operator, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store utensils. Discussed with operator on keeping sink clear and accessible.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator hand wrote consumer advisory at time of inspection and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior and exterior soiled.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon Dioxide tanks not secure near back door. Operator secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling near beer cooler missing. Ceiling tile missing in outside bar area.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in kitchen in disrepair, Discussed additional ways to maintain temperature under 41F.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board stored near microwave. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near office and back door in disrepair. Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall near kitchen entrance not smooth.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of most appliances in kitchen soiled.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in reach in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap above external door leading to outside from kitchen.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in kitchen area soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled near fryer Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled thorough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:03 PM.
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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.