Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace
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8745 Temple Terrace Hwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33637Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace has recorded 25 inspections with 149 total violations since 2016, averaging 5.96 violations per inspection—comparable to the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appear consistently across the inspection history, with hand washing cited in at least 8 inspections, shell stock requirements in at least 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections. Consumer advisory violations (failure to post warnings for raw or undercooked items) have been cited repeatedly. Employee health policy violations were documented in November 2023. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 identified 12 violations including three shell stock requirement citations and three hand washing violations, yet was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace last inspected?
- Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace had?
- Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace find?
- Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
- No, Uncle Fats Tavern in Temple Terrace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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