Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa
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111 W Fortune St, Tampa, FL 336023206Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa has documented food safety concerns spanning multiple years. The 544-seat restaurant has logged 24 inspections with 154 total violations since 2016, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. A single emergency closure occurred on August 28, 2018 for roach activity. One disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines.
High-priority violations have been recurring across inspections, including management awareness failures, proper cooking temperature violations, handwashing and handwashing facility violations, food contact surface sanitation, and consumer advisory issues. In March 2020, the facility was cited for improper hand and arm washing and inadequate handwashing facilities. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in at least five inspections between 2023 and 2025. Management awareness violations—indicators of systemic oversight gaps—were cited in six of the most recent eight inspections.
The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 27 violations were documented, including two high-priority violations for management awareness and time as a control measure, along with employee health policy violations. A follow-up inspection on September 24, 2025 found no violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Most recent closure: August 28, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018049158 | $400.00 | Aug 28, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa last inspected?
- Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa last shut down?
- Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa was last shut down on August 28, 2018 for roach 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 Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa had?
- Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa find?
- Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa been fined?
- Gauging Kitchen & Bar in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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