Dracula's Legacy in Tampa

Last inspected:

811 N Tampa St Unit 101b, Tampa, FL 33602
Overview

Dracula's Legacy in Tampa operated with significant compliance challenges over a three-year period, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection—substantially below the statewide average of 5.2 but masked by recurring high-priority violations in critical areas. The facility was emergency-closed on July 13, 2022 for fly activity and received two disciplinary actions totaling $160 in fines. Employee health policy violations appeared in four of five inspections conducted between July and September 2022, and proper cooking temperature violations were cited twice during that same period. Fire safety violations involving cooking equipment without hood suppression systems were documented across three inspections in July and September 2022. After administrative complaint proceedings in late 2022, compliance improved substantially—the facility passed a licensing inspection in November 2023 with no violations, and the most recent routine inspection on July 8, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied status with zero violations.

Most recent closure: July 13, 2022 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
70Violations
1Closures
6Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Dracula's Legacy in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Dracula's Legacy in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Dracula's Legacy in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:16:00

Dracula's Legacy in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Dracula's Legacy in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2022008167 $160.00 Jan 24, 2022 Miami (Doral)
3--2022037543 — N/A —

Dracula's Legacy in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)

— 5 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed employee frying shrimp in fryer in back area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed employee frying shrimp in fryer in back area. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment added counter top fryers for frying tempura rolls. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-24: Establishment added counter top fryers for frying tempura rolls. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment added counter top fryers for frying tempura rolls.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Dracula's Legacy in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 7 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V27 Correct procedures
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dracula's Legacy in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dracula's Legacy in Tampa under active enforcement?
Records show 4 emergency order inspections between July 13, 2022 and July 15, 2022. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Dracula's Legacy in Tampa last inspected?
Dracula's Legacy in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 8, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Dracula's Legacy in Tampa last shut down?
Dracula's Legacy in Tampa was last shut down on July 13, 2022 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Dracula's Legacy in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Dracula's Legacy in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Floor maintenance, Parasite destruction.
How many health inspections has Dracula's Legacy in Tampa had?
Dracula's Legacy in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dracula's Legacy in Tampa find?
Dracula's Legacy in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 8, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Dracula's Legacy in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, Dracula's Legacy in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Dracula's Legacy in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dracula's Legacy in Tampa has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Dracula's Legacy in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Dracula's Legacy in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Dracula's Legacy in Tampa been fined?
Dracula's Legacy in Tampa has been fined a total of $160.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Dracula's Legacy in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Sweetfish (2021-2022).

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