Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa
Last inspected:
225 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602Harpoon Harry's Crab House in Tampa has been emergency-closed once, on September 23, 2024, for rodent, roach, and fly activity. The facility recorded 145 violations across 25 inspections between 2016 and March 2026, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection. High-priority violations were concentrated in employee health reporting, handwashing practices, and handwashing facilities — these three categories appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections in 2025 and early 2026. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied after a prior routine inspection on March 17 issued a Warning for 15 violations including four high-priority findings in management awareness and handwashing compliance.
Most recent closure: September 23, 2024 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066246 | $400.00 | Sep 23, 2024 | Tampa |
Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa last inspected?
- Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa last shut down?
- Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa was last shut down on September 23, 2024 for rodent, roach & 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 Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa had?
- Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa find?
- Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa in Tampa been fined?
- Harpoon Harry's Crab House-tampa 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).
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