STERLING CIGAR
1531 E 7 AVE, Tampa, FL 33605
Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: STERLING CIGAR LOUNGE AND BAR LLC · License: SEA3918819
STERLING CIGAR in Tampa, FL has 7 inspections on record with 23 total violations (3.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.
Data current as of May 7, 2025
Inspection History (7)
May 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Feb 28, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Dec 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Dec 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Aug 16, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 15, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
STERLING CIGAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has STERLING CIGAR had?
- STERLING CIGAR has had 7 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has STERLING CIGAR ever been shut down?
- No, STERLING CIGAR has no emergency closures on record.
- What are the most common violations at STERLING CIGAR?
- The most frequently cited violations at STERLING CIGAR are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting.
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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).
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