Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DISTRICT TAVERN

116 N 12TH ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3469207
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780204
DBPR license3917690

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen operator replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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#12Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

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Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

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#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. **Warning**

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#4Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Multiple food dry goods being stored across the alleyway under the parking garage canned goods, food items packaged in bulk paper bags like bread crumbs and baking flour, and items like breakfast syrup, and chocolate Syrup in plastic bottles. Kitchen manager came in and employees moved the food items inside. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

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#6Basic29-01-4

Basic – Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. **Warning**

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#7Basic22-16-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage under open air parking garage. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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
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.