Bilmar Station #2
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Bilmar Station #2 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Bilmar Station #2's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of milk wash (50F - Cold Holding) stored on ice at cook line. Operator placed more and add water to keep it in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles on table at server station behind bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes on wall by back door in kitchen.
36-24-5
74
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Deli meat turkey labeled 1-22 over 7 days.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Hot holding: cook beef 131F cook pork 117F cook Pork 93F employees reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case stored on floor close to fryer. Raw meat in casing inside buckets on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over deil meats reach in cooler cooks line corner by exit door
08B-17-4
67
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator set up three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: three-compartments sink setup, sanitizer tested 100ppm chlorine, new dish machine will be installed soon per operator. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator set up three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink disconnected from plumbing at bar. Repair in progress per operator. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2 employee trainings expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: 3 bartenders has no food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk-in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Employee setup three compartment sink for manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk-in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, chlorine tested 0ppm. Operator able to fixed the issue, ran dish machine again and tested 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork and pickles in large reach-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk-in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of fry oil stored on floor at kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler on cook line.
22-16-4
47
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk-in cooler and ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack lid. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved to pant pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bilmar Station #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bilmar Station #2 on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bilmar Station #2?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bilmar Station #2.
How does Bilmar Station #2 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bilmar Station #2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bilmar Station #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bilmar Station #2 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bilmar Station #2 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 Bilmar Station #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bilmar Station #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants