Bel Mar Saloon
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Bel Mar Saloon nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Bel Mar Saloon on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink in kitchen by triple sink at time of inspection. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle next to triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed area on left reach in 3 door cooler that is bent and not allowing the door gasket to seal properly at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of equipment in kitchen are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
67
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets in reach in coolers at time are soiled at time on inspection
23-03-4
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar area has dirty dishes stored in it. Employee removed dishes and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food cooked and held longer then 24 hours cooked beef,cooked chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed cloth and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup f grease.
23-03-4
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle sitting in ice. Chef removed and properly stored scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on rack next to fryer. Chef placed tongs at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
70
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has a trash can stored in front of it. Owner removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Emailed operator hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in front of mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line. Manager discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed celery inside walk in cooler. Owner removed eggs and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line items placed on ice and put inside walk in cooler. Cooked chicken folding at 54F. Re- temp at 48F Raw ground beef cold holding at 53F. Re-temp 49F Raw chicken cold holding at 55F Re-temp 48F. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Dishwasher has emptied chlorine bottle hooked up to dishwasher. Employee added full bottle of chlorine to dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink has items stored inside it. **Repeat Violation**
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks on- Raw ground beef Raw chicken Cooked chicken Cooked beef inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
45
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line blocked by dirty dishes.
31A-09-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Mop sink has a splitter with no Back-flow protection device.
29-38-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Bag of clean towels stored on floor next to reach in cooler on cooks line.
21-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket's inside small reach in cooler on cooks line has torn gasket's.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored on floor underneath shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Solid dry cloth sitting on cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.
21-10-4
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings at 50F at 10:20am manager placed chicken wings on ice and put inside walk in cooler. Re-temp at 42F at 10:55am. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed chicken from floor and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Manager placed hand washing sign at hand washing sink.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bel Mar Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bel Mar Saloon on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bel Mar Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bel Mar Saloon.
How does Bel Mar Saloon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bel Mar Saloon most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bel Mar Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bel Mar Saloon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bel Mar Saloon 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 Bel Mar Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bel Mar Saloon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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