Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HARPOON HARRY'S CRAB HOUSE-TAMPA

225 S FRANKLIN ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3503329
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8892761
DBPR license3918309

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 23, 2024 4:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 24, 2024 8:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High 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 operator will use 3 compartment sink until it is repaired **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flies in dish room area in kitchen 1 live fly in upstairs bar **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind dish machine in kitchen. 1 live roach behind table in kitchen with microwave 2 live roaches behind stove in back prep area of kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings in upstairs bar in corner. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple sinks with food service equipment stored in them **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

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

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and bar areas under equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 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.