Tampa, Hillsborough County

GAUGING KITCHEN & BAR

111 W FORTUNE ST, Tampa, FL 336023206

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Apr 24, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24535815

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Bar dish washing machine tested at 10 ppm tested 5 times bartender will use the three comp sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Dish washing machine was testing at 0ppm bartender stated no dishes were washed this morning discussed with bartender to not use the three compartment sink. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 24535814

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter milk ranch 46F employee moved to walk in Cooler 2nd temp 43F - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Milk 47F same cooler. Time Extended

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24516264

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. Bar dish washing machine tested at 10 ppm tested 5 times bartender will use the three comp sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 24516261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter milk ranch 46F employee moved to walk in Cooler 2nd temp 43F

12B-07-4

Detail 24516263

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table employee removed Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 24516262

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating on cook line

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 24036914

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 54F no temperatures taken. Gravy sauce 52F mellow glaze 52F cook onions 52F cut melon's 53F butter 60 F cook rice 53F sausage patties 52F spinach artichoke 52F liquid eggs 52F egg filling 54F egg filling 54F butter 52F turkey cook 54F cooked carrots/ celery 53F Gouda cheese 53F cheddar cheese 53F cook pork 54F quinoa rice 54F Mac and cheese 53F cook potatoes 54F cook chicken 54F chicken wings 54F raw salmon 53F raw fish 53F raw chicken in box 51F raw chicken portions 53F raw beef 52F cook ham 7 lbs sweet potatoes 53F cook beans 53F Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24036919

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler under flat top grill Cold holding: raw beef 48F mozzarella cheese 52F sitting in ice on cook line cut tomatoes 46F Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 54F no temperatures taken. Gravy sauce 52F mellow glaze 52F cook onions 52F cut melon's 53F butter 60 F cook rice 53F sausage patties 52F spinach artichoke 52F liquid eggs 52F egg filling 54F egg filling 54F butter 52F turkey cook 54F cooked carrots/ celery 53F Gouda cheese 53F cheddar cheese 53F cook pork 54F quinoa rice 54F Mac and cheese 53F cook potatoes 54F cook chicken 54F chicken wings 54F raw salmon 53F raw fish 53F raw chicken in box 51F raw chicken portions 53F raw beef 52F cook ham 7 lbs sweet potatoes 53F cook beans 53F

02C-03-5

Detail 24036911

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut ham roast beef half and half walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24036912

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

53A-01-7

Detail 24036917

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Richard Markko

16-62-1

Detail 24036916

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24036918

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware washing area Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 24036910

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.

27-16-4

Detail 24036915

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front cooks line

21-08-4

Detail 24036913

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm bar area

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23669126

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.ware-washing areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: no paper towels Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23669125

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 3 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 8Basic: 4Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23644890

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. Bar area tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use back kitchen high temperature machine Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 23644905

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Raw salmon walk in cooler not removed from packaging see stop sale Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23644897

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler underneath flat top grill See stop sale : cheese 69 held over night the flattop grill was not turned on Cold holding. Raw beef 47 f held in reach in cooler on cooks Line across from stone held overnight no temperatures take ambient air temperature 47 f Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23644900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at breakfast counter 58 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23644892

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23644891

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stephanie Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23644894

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees no food manager present Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23644898

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23644893

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.ware-washing areas Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23644895

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. Missing for 3 employees Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23644902

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware washing area Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23644904

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. Missing for 3 employees Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23644903

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. Raw salmon walk in cooler not removed from packaging see stop sale Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23644896

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 on cooks line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23644899

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread boxes stored on floor walk in freezer Walk in cooler produce raw shelled eggs stored on floor in boxes. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23644901

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed greens under washed bagged cabbage produce walk in cooler Warning

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

01B-07-4

Detail 23312513

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Head of lettuce in reach in cooler spoiled, operator discarded.

35A-02-6

Detail 23312514

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies by trash in bar area, discussed with operator.

22-43-4

Detail 23312509

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee replaced with new container. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23312517

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

31A-09-4

Detail 23312516

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar sink with items in it, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23312512

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

14-22-4

Detail 23312510

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

36-73-4

Detail 23312508

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar, service and kitchen area under equipment Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23312511

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23312515

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22727673

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can artichokes hearts.

31B-02-4

Detail 22727678

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink by banquet area

51-11-4

Detail 22727670

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In service area and dry storage. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22727677

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in old service area on side of kitchen side area used as storage. Employee removed it and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22727676

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 22727674

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains under equipment at bar and in kitchen soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 22727675

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean rack in dish area

16-46-4

Detail 22727672

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-08-4

Detail 22727669

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Spray hose at 3 compartment sink leaking.

22-16-4

Detail 22727671

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 22351819

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 22351821

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22351816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Service station and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22351820

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22351817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bar sinks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22351818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22345103

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to walk in cooler to cool down. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22345104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22345099

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22345101

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

14-22-4

Detail 22345102

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22345100

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Service station and dish area Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22345107

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22345105

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bar sinks Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22345106

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning

May 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-57-6

Detail 22016859

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - sanitization less than temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22016855

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. Operator ordered books from safe staff Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 22016857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22016856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment and bar, under equipment and shelving soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22016858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by service station and by mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

Mar 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-57-6

Detail 21868083

High Priority - sanitization less than temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21868088

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 ordered books from safe staff Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21868086

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Entire establishment 73F. Operator fixed hot water. Now 110F Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21868089

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21868084

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21868087

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment and bar, under equipment and shelving soiled. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21868082

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by service station and by mop sink. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21868085

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink Warning

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 21231620

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles by walk in freezer. Wall tiles damaged by kitchen entrances, behind line. Cove damaged under handwash sink by dish area.

36-27-5

Detail 21231621

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By walk in cooler.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.