Tampa, Hillsborough County

THE ANCHOR BAR INC

304 E DAVIS BLVD #A, Tampa, FL 33606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24451815

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31B-05-4

Detail 24451816

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working at time of inspection. Operator replaced batteries Repeat Violation

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24097046

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in reach in cooler by back door at time of inspection

22-02-4

Detail 24097047

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 24097044

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 24097045

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage at time of inspection

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23546581

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop cheese inside refrigerator across from fryer.

02C-08-5

Detail 23546580

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ground beef in side refrigerator across from fryer has no date markings.

08B-38-4

Detail 23546583

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

12B-13-4

Detail 23546582

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside double door refrigerator on cooks line. Chef removed drink and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23157703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop hot dog inside refrigerator across from fryer. Chef removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23157702

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. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23157705

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 23157708

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by flat top grill. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23157698

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. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 23157704

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink have rust. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23157699

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.

36-24-5

Detail 23157700

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in disrepair leading to back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 23157701

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 23157707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23157706

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking inside walk in cooler. Water dripping into pots.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22921149

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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22921146

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22921147

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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 22921148

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 components sink have rust buildup. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22921151

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22921145

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to grill are is damaged. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22921150

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22787361

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.

16-37-1

Detail 22787356

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22787358

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. Christine Hamilton. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22787355

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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 22787362

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 components sink have rust buildup. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22787357

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22787359

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bo's of soda stored on floor in bar area. Fry oil stored on floor in dry storage.

36-24-5

Detail 22787360

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to grill are is damaged. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22787363

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets installed reach in cooler are torn. Repeat Violation

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22354050

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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22354046

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22354048

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. Emailed operator copy of employee health agreement. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 22354052

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink has buildup of rust. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22354047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22354051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to cooks area is damaged. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22354049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 8Basic: 4Total: 12

11-27-4

Detail 22185298

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22185296

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by table housing grill. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22185289

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 22185292

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

11-26-1

Detail 22185291

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. Emailed operator copy of employee health agreement. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 22185290

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves next to 3 compartment sink has buildup of rust. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22185294

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni salad made in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.

53B-05-5

Detail 22185295

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working both have food handlers certification that's expired. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22185300

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.

36-24-5

Detail 22185299

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading to cooks area is damaged.

05-09-4

Detail 22185293

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22185297

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Repeat Violation

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21689929

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by table housing grill.

31B-02-4

Detail 21689927

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to grill. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21689925

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelf's next to 3 compartment sink have buildup of rust.

36-24-5

Detail 21689926

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Doorway leading to cooks line is in disrepair.

05-09-4

Detail 21689924

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 21689922

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21689930

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket's inside reach in cooler have buildup of old food debris.. Chef cleaned out gaskets. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21689923

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21689928

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to food preparation table is soiled in back kitchen area.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

16-37-1

Detail 21293894

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21293896

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions held longer then 24 hours has no date marking. Chef added proper date marking. Corrected On-Site

05-04-4

Detail 21293901

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21293900

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler has broken corner in bar area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21293897

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door frame leading to grill area is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21293902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line have slime mold-like substance.

29-20-5

Detail 21293895

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to grill has standing water inside it.

36-02-5

Detail 21293899

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor unsealed in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21293898

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Chef properly stored mop. Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 21054318

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips on site at time of inspection.

14-11-4

Detail 21054317

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler lid at bar is broken. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21054320

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 21054313

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-13-4

Detail 21054315

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21054316

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler on pizza station.

23-03-4

Detail 21054314

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled.

36-02-5

Detail 21054319

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor unsealed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 16Total: 23

12A-12-4

Detail 20743702

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed operator go from raw food to ready to eat food without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing procedures at time of inspection.

41-10-4

Detail 20743695

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic oil lubricant stored next to ketchup on dry storage rack.

11-07-5

Detail 20743685

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

31A-09-4

Detail 20743688

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot and pans in front of hand washing sink on cooks line.

31B-02-4

Detail 20743698

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at the end of cooks line.

31B-03-4

Detail 20743684

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink at end of cooks lines.

22-31-4

Detail 20743693

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust buildup on clean dish drying rack.

14-01-5

Detail 20743696

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator use soufflé cup with no handle used as a scoop, then stored back inside chili container.

23-24-4

Detail 20743683

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets solid in reach in cooler in bar are. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 20743691

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding next to ice machine and 3 compartment sink. Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall leading to cooks line in broken and in disrepair.

40-06-5

Detail 20743692

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator head phones stored on dry storage rack next to food.

12B-10-4

Detail 20743701

Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed operator smoking vape in kitchen preparation area. Discussed designated smoking areas with operator at time of inspection.

14-11-4

Detail 20743690

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler at bar has a broken corner.

08B-38-4

Detail 20743704

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor in dry storage area.

51-13-4

Detail 20743694

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

05-09-4

Detail 20743699

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any reach in coolers in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 20743700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20743697

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 20743687

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service aluminum pans not stored inverted. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 20743682

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and and cleanable and in disrepair.

36-27-5

Detail 20743686

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of grease and debris on walls on cooks line. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floor underneath fryer and behind grill.

21-12-4

Detail 20743703

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting board, not stored in sanitizer solution. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20743689

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in plastic container without label, located on cook line.