Anchor Bar INC in Tampa
Last inspected:
304 E Davis Blvd #a, Tampa, FL 33606Anchor Bar Inc operates a 30-seat permanent food service establishment in Tampa. Across 26 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 216 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection — more than 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 18 of 26 inspections, with proper hand washing violations appearing in at least 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections. Food temperature control violations (improper cooking temperatures, food in good condition, food contact surface sanitation) appeared as recurring findings across multiple years. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 6 violations including 1 high-priority hand washing violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Anchor Bar INC in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Anchor Bar INC in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Anchor Bar INC in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Anchor Bar INC in Tampa last inspected?
- Anchor Bar INC in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Anchor Bar INC in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Anchor Bar INC in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Anchor Bar INC in Tampa had?
- Anchor Bar INC in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Anchor Bar INC in Tampa find?
- Anchor Bar INC in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Anchor Bar INC in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Anchor Bar INC in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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