Bang Bang Bowls
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Bang Bang Bowls has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Bang Bang Bowls' latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener bravely soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator has some digital certificates and has photo copies of the other certificates safe staff.
53B-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches on glue board behind oven in kitchen. Operator removed glue board.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment
36-73-4
74
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease in between stoves on cooksline
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of so single serving items on floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
61
Jan 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board and cutting board in prep table reach-in-cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Box of to go containers stored on floor in front kitchen area
25-06-4
61
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Incorrect date on cooked lamb per operator
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice leftover in rice cookers from prior day. Cooked yellow rice 6 lbs 72 F Cooked white rice 6 lbs 70 F
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice leftover in rice cookers from prior day. Cooked yellow rice 6 lbs 72 F Cooked white rice 6 lbs 70 F
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks, knives and spoons at self service not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers.
16-46-4
41
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. See inspection report comments **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Inspector spoke with Rory in Plan Review confirming plans were received for evaluation on 3/13/2023. Plans will be verified at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 58 F and cooked scrambled eggs at 59 F operator placing potentially hazardous foods uncovered in reach-in-cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over juice, milk and pastries in glass reach-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in reach-in-cooler in prep are. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go cups stored on floor in front kitchen area **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operators cell phone on prep table with food. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing frozen chicken in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bang Bang Bowls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bang Bang Bowls on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bang Bang Bowls?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bang Bang Bowls.
How does Bang Bang Bowls compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bang Bang Bowls most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bang Bang Bowls' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bang Bang Bowls have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bang Bang Bowls means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bang Bang Bowls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bang Bang Bowls is inspected around two times per year on average.
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