TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR

777 ASHLEY DR UNIT A, Tampa, FL 33602

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KEEZONE PRODUCTIONS LLC · License: SEA3916421

TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR in Tampa, FL has 29 inspections on record with 193 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections
193Violations
0Closures

Data current as of May 1, 2025

Inspection History (29)

May 1, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Dec 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 28, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
May 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
May 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Sep 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
May 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Dec 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
Feb 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Sep 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
Sep 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR had?
TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR ever been shut down?
No, TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR?
The most frequently cited violations at TAPS RESTAURANT AND BAR are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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: May 1, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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