Tapper Pub
3832 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611 · Permanent Food Service · License 3902623
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate-12
- Administrative complaint on Aug 25Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Licensing inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Earlier inspections 1
D68Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority Administrative complaint
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed operation open and serving public.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.