Hennessy's Tavern
3980 Tampa Rd #104, Oldsmar, FL 34677 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217269
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 10 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Pan in hand wash sink
More time given
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink used as dump sink.
More time given
Basic5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor heavily soiled cook line, prep areas and storage areas.
More time given
- First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
3 rodent droppings located on the floor around water heater.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
White cutting board on cooks line, containers holding bulk dry ingredients. Prep tables in rear of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
2 hand wash sinks blocked , 1 by garbage can and thie second by a cart and clutter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sinks blocked on cooks line line used as dump sink evidenced by a large amount of food debris.
Basic10
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Fryer oil stored on floor, dough stored on freezer floor.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cardboard lining shelves used to store food containers.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler on cooks line interior soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near entrance to bar.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of fixed equipment on cooks line. Push carts throughout establishment
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
To go containers stored on floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
There is a soiled oil machine on the ground near the office that is heavily soiled with grease. Grease on floor around oil machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Walls soiled throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
The floor is heavily soiled with grease and food debris. throughout the kitchen cook line, prep area and storage areas.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.