Fat Tuesday in Tampa
Last inspected:
1704 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605Fat Tuesday in Tampa has accumulated 350 violations across 51 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility operated as Big Easy Bar from 2016 to 2022 before rebranding. State fire records document 26 fire safety violations, including repeated citations for cooking equipment without proper hood suppression systems. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $780 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $300.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fat Tuesday in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Fat Tuesday in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $780.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008481 | $200.00 | Jan 26, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 3--2017049263 | $300.00 | Aug 22, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016057003 | $280.00 | Dec 2, 2016 | Tampa |
Fat Tuesday in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (18)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 8 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 49-02-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Fat Tuesday in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (51)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 13 inspections55 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 12 inspections104 violations · 50 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 25 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections22 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections29 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Fat Tuesday in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fat Tuesday in Tampa last inspected?
- Fat Tuesday in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Fat Tuesday in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fat Tuesday in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Premises clean, Non-food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Fat Tuesday in Tampa had?
- Fat Tuesday in Tampa has had 51 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fat Tuesday in Tampa find?
- Fat Tuesday in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Fat Tuesday in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Fat Tuesday in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Fat Tuesday in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Fat Tuesday in Tampa has 18 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Fat Tuesday in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fat Tuesday in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $780.00 in fines.
- How much has Fat Tuesday in Tampa been fined?
- Fat Tuesday in Tampa has been fined a total of $780.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Fat Tuesday in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Big Easy Bar (2016-2022).
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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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