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CW'S GIN JOINT

Based on 10 health inspections, CW'S GIN JOINT in TAMPA has earned a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

633 North Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873125

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in ware washing area closet to cooks line.
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Cook chicken not label with time but observed proper date
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squid raw 44F reach in cooler by reach in freezers left side of kitchen entrance Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10850036

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10847210

  • 03G-54-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Short rip 14 individually packaged. Packed 5-23 beef 20 lbs packed individually 5-22-25 raw beef packaged 5-21 raw chicken 5-21 over the 48 hour limit not removed from rop Walk in cooler : cook ham cook rib raw shrimp held in rop over 48 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: No foods were in rop process manager is going submit a haccp **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Short rip 14 individually packaged. Packed 5-23 beef 20 lbs packed individually 5-22-25 raw beef packaged 5-21 raw chicken 5-21 over the 48 hour limit not removed from rop Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: All foods in reach in Cooler were not in reduced oxygen packaging **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749929

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Warning
  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Short rip 14 individually packaged. Packed 5-23 beef 20 lbs packed individually 5-22-25 raw beef packaged 5-21 raw chicken 5-21 over the 48 hour limit not removed from rop Walk in cooler : cook ham cook rib raw shrimp held in rop over 48 hours. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler : cook ham cook rib raw shrimp held in rop over 48 hours. Reach in cooler on cooks line Short rip 14 individually packaged. Packed 5-23 beef 40 lbs packed 5-22-25 raw beef packaged 5-21 raw chicken 5-21 over the 48 hour limit not removed from rop. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler door under flat top grill pork 46 f pork belly 46 f 2nd temp 43 for both items employee moved to reach in freezer Reach in cooler by dry dish storage shield ambient air temperature 38f-51 f cheese reach in cooler cheese 46 f feta 46 f cut lettuce 48 f Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: butter 80 f sitting on oven holding area . Employee moved to warmer of the oven. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and hand washing sink in room behind the bar. Warning
  • 53B-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. For all employees some employees are food managers Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Short rip 14 individually packaged. Packed 5-23 beef 20 lbs packed individually 5-22-25 raw beef packaged 5-21 raw chicken 5-21 over the 48 hour limit not removed from rop Warning

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739935

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain basket in hand wash sink

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8679444

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576106

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review not provided for back area with dish machine and ice machine and coolers. Checked versa, and OnBase systems. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575411

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There is a room off the bar that has added equipment. -ice machine added -dish machine added -a reach in cooler with herbs, fruits and water is added -a coffee machine is added There is also clean bar equipment(glasses) stored in the room. There is also an ice machine on the plans in a remote basement location next to the walk in cooler and hand sink attached in this location this area is a parking garage and has open walls for cars with a gate around the corner past the walls Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Operator sent it to incorrect area, I discussed with them the proper process for the plan review again. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361378

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink with food service pans in it operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There is a room off the bar that has added equipment. -ice machine added -dish machine added -a reach in cooler with herbs, fruits and water is added -a coffee machine is added There is also clean bar equipment(glasses) stored in the room. There is also an ice machine on the plans in a remote basement location next to the walk in cooler and hand sink attached in this location this area is a parking garage and has open walls for cars with a gate around the corner past the walls Warning

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8324949

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Issued to operator via email. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Admin Complaint