How many health inspections has CITY DOG CANTINA had?

CITY DOG CANTINA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CITY DOG CANTINA ever been shut down?

No, CITY DOG CANTINA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CITY DOG CANTINA?

The most frequently cited violations at CITY DOG CANTINA are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

CITY DOG CANTINA

1208 E KENNEDY BLVD UNIT 114, Tampa, FL 33602

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CITY DOG CANTINA LLC · License: SEA3917076

CITY DOG CANTINA in Tampa, FL has 21 inspections on record with 113 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

113Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 30, 2025

Inspection History (21)

May 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jun 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 22, 2021 — Complaint Full· 17 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 13, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 1, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CITY DOG CANTINA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CITY DOG CANTINA had?: CITY DOG CANTINA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CITY DOG CANTINA ever been shut down?: No, CITY DOG CANTINA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CITY DOG CANTINA?: The most frequently cited violations at CITY DOG CANTINA are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: May 30, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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