GENX TAVERN LLC

GENX TAVERN LLC in TAMPA has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

103 East Jackson Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13515640

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the freezer on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Not observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10943181

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the freezer on cooks line Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.pizza prep cooler manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes not washed over cheese walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by three comp sink leaking water. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented present. See stop sale. Artichoke 1 can roseli Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in main cooler 44F cook eggs 44F feta cheese employee moved to freezer 2nd temp all to 43F Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink leaks water manager has a bucket underneath to catch dripping water hand sink will not be in use until fixed. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bottle in hand washing sink. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 1 employee Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White bottle with white substance hanging on hand washing sink by soda dispenser area Warning

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10803538

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8889094

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under hand washing sink. 2 dead roaches underneath dish washing machine. 8 dead roaches in corner were the ice machine is located. Employee began removing and sanitizing area. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag on prep table
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat cheeses walk in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat cut lettuce reach in cooler on cooks line employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach above dish washing machine. 2 live roaches crawling up the wall by the handwashing sink by the ice machine
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove top Cold holding: cut tomatoes 52 f cook eggs 52 f cook hot dog 48 f cut lettuce 50 f cut ham 49 ambient air temperature 51 f held overnight no temperatures taken see stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove top Cold holding: cut tomatoes 52 f cook eggs 52 f cook hot dog 48 f cut lettuce 50 f cut ham 49 ambient air temperature 51 f held overnight no temperatures taken see stop sale.
  • 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.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine.

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733133

  • 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 at bar Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen by walk in cooler
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink dump bin in hand sink at bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's room operator replaced Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625666

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar and in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled inside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice bin Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476027

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment at bar and in kitchen Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled inside Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area and by ice machine, have items stored on and in them, operator moved them. Corrected On-Site 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. Operator unable to locate them during inspection. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice bin Warning

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354637

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and bar area.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken wings in bins in walk in cooler
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On hot line Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and inside oven soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar had drain pan in sink and back prep had ice paddle in sink, operator removed both of them.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area