Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa
Last inspected:
5555 W Hillsboro Ave, Tampa, FL 33634Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa has been emergency-closed once, on March 29, 2016, for rodent activity. Across 19 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 95 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection—in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The establishment has a documented history of high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 3 inspections), hand-washing deficiencies (4 inspections), shell stock handling violations (2 inspections), and improper cooking temperatures (multiple instances). A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The facility's compliance pattern shows volatility: a zero-violation inspection on January 30, 2026 was followed by a March 3, 2026 routine inspection that documented 24 violations including four high-priority findings (management awareness, consumer advisory, shell stock requirements, and hand-washing deficiency). The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 was completed with no further action.
Most recent closure: March 29, 2016 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent activity | 11:30:00 |
Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016015998 | $400.00 | Mar 29, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 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
Intermediate Violations
— 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa last inspected?
- Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa last shut down?
- Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa was last shut down on March 29, 2016 for rodent 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 Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa had?
- Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa find?
- Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Pin Chasers Veterans in Tampa been fined?
- Pin Chasers Veterans 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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