GASPAR PATIO BAR & GRILLE

Food safety records indicate GASPAR PATIO BAR & GRILLE in TEMPLE TERRACE has 10 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

Ridgeway Road

Florida, 33617

Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)

Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13465074

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 9 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop in the ice bin in the patio bar area.
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed parts of the ceiling in the dish area open and hanging.
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. Observed 8 packs of raw tuna thawed out in its packaging in the walk in cooler, even though it states to remove from packaging before thawing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed several open cups of water throughout the kitchen.
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone charging on top of the ice bin in the patio bar area.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk in cooler and dish washing area.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes of meat products being stored on the floor in the freezer.
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a cup in the ice bin in the patio bar area.
35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the back door being open with two flying insects present. Employee closed door. Corrected On-Site
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two small flying insects in the kitchen area. Observed 1 small flying insect in the bar near the sink closest to the liquor store.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/26. Repeat Violation
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pans of raw fish, oyster and shrimp being being stored over ready to eat deli meat.
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 packs of raw tuna thawed out in its packaging in the walk in cooler, even though it states to remove from packaging before thawing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the patio bar area being used to store a strainer.
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/. The establishment has extended their kitchen and has added a new walk in cooler, a smoker, a small refrigerator, a hot box, prep tables with dry storage racks above, a prep table with steam tables, storage shelves used for utensils and a sink that is plumbed with no plan review.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clue chemical with no labeling in the bar area.

7/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13464603

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10949473

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 2 basic

23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in the walk in cooler.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the bar area.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/25. Admin Complaint
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 pieces of raw tune still in its reduced oxygen package while being thawed. Directions on the package states to remove from packaging before thawing. The package also says to use the same day thawed and the date in the storage container states 07/11 inspection date is 07/17( 6 days after thawing) Stop sale issue.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back near the dish machine with no running water. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager was out of office no one had access to documents.
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. Manager was out of office no one had access to documents.

1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8789231

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 8 basic

36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile/ Floor/ floor tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling in disrepair in the dish washing area. Observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Observed grease build up on the floor near the frying station. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
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. Observed frozen packs of tuna thawing in the walk in cooler still in package. Explained proper thawing methods with the employee. Observed 1 pack of tuna completely thawed still in the ROP packaging. Stop sale issued.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish washing area.
14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood being used in the walk in cooler and in the dry storage.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer and the reach in freezer in the bar area nearest the liquor store.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the reach in cooler near the walk in freezer being soiled with food residue.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the outdoor bar area.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of tuna completely thawed still in its reduced oxygen packaging. Explained proper thawing method. Stop sale issued.

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8831402

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance **Time Extended**
14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed unsealed wood used to stored bread in walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed unsealed wood used to stored bread in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in near pizza oven Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed standing water extraction to pizza oven **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed on floor in near pizza oven **Time Extended**
36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor on cookline soiled with grease and old food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed floor on cookline soiled with grease and old food **Time Extended**
36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 tiles missing on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed 2 tiles missing on cookline **Time Extended**

7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8830297

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 7 basic

7/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8825567

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 16 basic

35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead fly on raw chicken in ATOSA reachin cooler adjacent to walk-in freezer Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with mold like substance Warning
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. Observed 4 pieces of fish improperly thawing in reachin cooler Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises 1 dead roach on floor next to ATOSA reachin cooler Repeat Violation Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee discard Corrected On-Site Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food with no hair restraint of beard guard Warning
14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed unsealed wood used to stored bread in walk-in cooler Warning
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in near pizza oven Repeat Violation Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor on cookline soiled with grease and old food Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 tiles missing on cookline Warning
33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash around dumpster Warning
36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at from entrance where sewage was collecting and draining into the parking lot. Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door open Warning
29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed men's toilet and urinal with standing water and not draining Operator has closed dining area connected to kitchen and has blocked off the men's restrooms. Location has additional restrooms located inside bar area Warning
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies in kitchen landing on prep table on cookline Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage draining on ground outside of front entrance and flowing through the parking lot from white PVC pipe attached to establishment. Observed customers walking through the sewage in the parking to get to the establishment entrance. Operator replaced cap on PVC pipe that stopped flow of sewage but sewage, white toilet paper, and an objectionable odor are still present. Plumber is on site fixing PVC pipe and operator has a secondary entrance that has not been contaminated by sewage. Area was cleaned by operator and lye was placed on ground. Inspector observed no customers walking in affected areas at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 5 containers of fresh mozzarella in walk-in cooler 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
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with a blue liquid not labeled Warning

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8387366

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor next to wall beside back door leading to walk in cooler. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of pizza oven.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five containers of vegetable oil on floor. Manager had oil raised 6 inches off floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 5 Gallon buckets were used to store raw chicken. Employee removed chicken and placed in food grade containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Employee has all the tags and placed in chronological order during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 form and manager,began having employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8416347

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed cleaning board has deep cut marks. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Todd White Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No Food Manager Certification observed for Todd,White. Admin Complaint
05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**

7/5/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8323533

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int, 3 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchens Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breading basket in standing water at 91f. Employee emptied container and added ice. Warning
14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed blue Lowe's bucket in cooler with chicken wings in them Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified ownership. License expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed via phone, 237001822 Corrected On-Site Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Todd White Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler. Manager put towels Corrected On-Site Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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
01C-05-4:Intermediate - Observed multiple oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
01C-03-4:Intermediate - Observed multiple oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning