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TOM'S TAVERN

Health inspection records show TOM'S TAVERN in TAMPA has 10 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3895 Northdale Boulevard
Florida, 33624
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472712

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and bucket of sauerkraut in Walk in cooler stored on floor. Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor. Jug of oil and two bottles of lemon juice stored on floor at exterior storage unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor outside of liquor storage room. Jug of oil and bag of breadcrumbs stored on floor at exterior storage unit. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Located at Employee handwash sink adjacent to back kitchen exit. Inside men's restroom. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line cook Reach in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at bar area four compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Located at bar area and at Employee handwash sink adjacent to back kitchen exit. **Time Extended**
  • 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/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Additional Reach in coolers added to exterior storage unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: No plans submitted. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914623

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO tanks next to kitchen entrance not secured. Employee secured tanks during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and bucket of sauerkraut in Walk in cooler stored on floor. Boxes of bag-in-box soda syrup stored in kitchen floor. Jug of oil and two bottles of lemon juice stored on floor at exterior storage unit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front line. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside men's restroom. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front line cook Reach in cooler soiled. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen cooked potatoes, jalapeño poppers, dumplings, and cheese sticks in front line Reach in freezer not covered. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at bar area four compartment sink. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area Employee handwash sink used to air dry bar top spill mats. Employee removed mats during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. 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/. Plans never submitted to plan review. Additional Reach in coolers added to exterior storage unit. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702541

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, bottled water Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster of soda gun behind bar.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed proper labeling
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on shelf with food. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702315

  • 40-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone and purse stored on prep surface. Operator moved during inspection - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Purse stored on prep table at time of callback **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728143

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone and purse stored on prep surface. Operator moved during inspection
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled at time of inspection
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas McNeil 9/30/2019
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose and nozzle stored in hand wash sink. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534832

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in small room with mixer
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles in small room with floor stand mixer and ice machine
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage located at hand wash sinks at bar or kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris in kitchen.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee energy drink in reach in freezer next to customer food on cooks line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line stained
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser at sink next to triple sink in kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at bar filled with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538061

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Cassandra Jerome issued 1-3-2018 serv safe discussed with manager that the other food manager serv safe Thomas McNeil issued 9-30-19 does work at establishment. Observed 1 expired food manager. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537206

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 4 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534674

  • 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Hot sauce in box out back employee removed from outside. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss provolone 52 f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f . **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Cold holding reach in cooler raw beef 44 f employee placed in walk in cooler. Main reach in cooler.Cheese shredded 52 f 1 lbs Swiss cheese 49 f provolone 49f pepper jack 52 f 1/2 lbs each blue cheese 52 f 1/2 lbs held over 4 hours no temperatures taken ambient air temperature 45 f ** Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: expired food manager cards. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 4 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350029

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 Warning
  • 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil case frank hot sauce stored boxes outside restaurant under a porch that is not fully sealed. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions peppers over ready yo eat sauces. Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and than placed gloves on to make food order. No hand washing discussed with employe the importance of hand washing. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw meat and began working with ready to eat food and clean equipment. Discussed with employees the importance of hand washing. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese pepper 53 f queso 50 f cut turkey 47 f reach in main prep cooler ambient 46-52 f no temperatures taken held over night. Same cooler top make table cold holding blue cheese 47 f. Cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 47 f cut cheeses 49f employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 2 expired food managers. Server safe other certification is valid but employee does not work at establishment. 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. Missing for 4 employees 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. Printed for manager and some employees to sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning