Bamboozle Channelside
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
35
Score
Bamboozle Channelside appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cook noodles 57F held overnight in Bottom of reach in cooler see stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and raw beef above ready to eat foods. Reach in cooler back side by office
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler main prep station raw bean sprouts 47F cut lettuce 45F cook noodles 57F see stop sale employee moved bean sprouts cut lettuce to freezer 2nd temp cut lettuce 43F raw bean sprouts 43F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager present no manager present all employees **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 75F hand washing sink at main line prep
27-16-4
35
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still no proof **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: No proof of training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still no proof **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line service prep station Cold holding:raw seed sprouts 60 f cut lettuce 58 f cut cabbage 52 f cook shrimp 57 f cook noodles 52 f raw seed sprouts 57 f employees began placing ice bags on the foods. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with shift lead to use the three compartment sink for sanitation **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves in three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored untensil **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager present **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen broth stored in buckets on prep table in office area. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler make top table **Warning**
40-06-5
39
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Roxanna Serrano
53A-01-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front service make station next to register. sprouts (45F - Cold Holding); cut greens (44F - Cold Holding); veg (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced down food items and called for repairs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Storage 2 containers on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
70
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hannah Recchio 9-20-18, operator states she in in process of renewing, they have other operators with certifications.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with cleaner in it.
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of rice paper on floor, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink only says hand wash station.
31B-04-4
74
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. operator updated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Issued to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and mixer cup in sink, moved to table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Issued to operator via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Operator moved them to the reach in cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4
55
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 48 F, bean sprouts 52 F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spoon. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips not available for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom fixtures in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep shelf. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler.
14-11-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboozle Channelside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboozle Channelside on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboozle Channelside?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bamboozle Channelside.
How does Bamboozle Channelside compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bamboozle Channelside most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bamboozle Channelside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamboozle Channelside have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bamboozle Channelside means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bamboozle Channelside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboozle Channelside is inspected around three times per year on average.
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