THE BATTERY
THE BATTERY has 8 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
615 CHANNELSIDE DR STE 116
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894255
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. bags of raw tuns not removed from rop during thawing in walk in cooler
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee on cooks line preparing potatoes.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cook meat walk in cooler chef removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 bags of raw tuns not removed from rop during thawing in walk in cooler
- 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 2 employees under Florida Restaurant lodging association
Inspection Date: 7/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10828178
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740983
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White interior Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen food on floor walk in freezer employee removed from floor Corrected On-Site 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 4 times re filled chlorine and primed the machine tested at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at bar area 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar area tested at 79 f over 2 minutes Warning
Inspection Date: 1/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740185
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781317
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line and on top of dish machine. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 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. 0 ppm Warning
Inspection Date: 3/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571541
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains under equipment soiled
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Employee poured Quatinary consent rate into a bucket without measuring and added some water, ppms greater than 500. Employee diluted it Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chef accidentally took test strips home.
Inspection Date: 12/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571333
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler fan not operating properly Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Fan parts on order **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380360
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitize dispenser not pulling chemicals Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler fan not operating properly Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 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. 0 ppm Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding) operator opened walk in freezer door to cool down walk in cooler Warning