How many health inspections has PENTHOUSE CLUB had?

PENTHOUSE CLUB has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PENTHOUSE CLUB ever been shut down?

No, PENTHOUSE CLUB has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PENTHOUSE CLUB?

The most frequently cited violations at PENTHOUSE CLUB are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

PENTHOUSE CLUB

1801 N WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa, FL 33607

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WESTSHORE BAR AND GRILL LLC · License: SEA3901908

PENTHOUSE CLUB in Tampa, FL has 18 inspections on record with 106 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

106Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 18, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

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

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

PENTHOUSE CLUB has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PENTHOUSE CLUB had?: PENTHOUSE CLUB has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PENTHOUSE CLUB ever been shut down?: No, PENTHOUSE CLUB has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PENTHOUSE CLUB?: The most frequently cited violations at PENTHOUSE CLUB are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Time as control.

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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: February 18, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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