Bob Evans Restaurant 189
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Bob Evans Restaurant 189 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and drawers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave glass broken on cooks line microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Right side of front cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salas station reach in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: salsa 52 F, cooked onions 50 F, feta cheese 52 F, per manager items were put in reach in cooler this morning at 6:30 am time temped 8:45 am. Operator put items in reach in freezer to bring back down to temperature. Cold holding: cut ham 49 F, cut tomatoes 50 F, sausage 51 F, salsa 52 F, cooked onions 50 F, Per manager items were in reach in cooler drawer over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Cold holding: sausage 60 F, cooked apples 55 F, cut ham 58 F, Per operator items were taken from walk in cooler and out in cooks line at 7 am. Operator did not take temperature of food items at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Manager did not take temperature of food items at time of inspection in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Manager did not take temperature of food items at time of inspection in reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and drawers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave glass broken on cooks line microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Right side of front cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salas station reach in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
52
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cut ham 49 F, cut tomatoes 50 F, sausage 51 F, salsa 52 F, cooked onions 50 F, Per manager items were in reach in cooler drawer over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: salsa 52 F, cooked onions 50 F, feta cheese 52 F, per manager items were put in reach in cooler this morning at 6:30 am time temped 8:45 am. Operator put items in reach in freezer to bring back down to temperature. Cold holding: cut ham 49 F, cut tomatoes 50 F, sausage 51 F, salsa 52 F, cooked onions 50 F, Per manager items were in reach in cooler drawer over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Manager did not take temperature of food items at time of inspection in reach in cooler.
05-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and drawers on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter over sauces for establishment. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave glass broken on cooks line microwave.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Right side of front cooks line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo jugs on floor in dry storage. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salas station reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked turkey in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
39
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: French toast mix 51 F. Per employee mix is taken from walk in cooler and placed in reach in cooler. Operator put in reach in freezer to bring back down to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pooled eggs. Per operator they were taken out at 7 am. Operator time marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance next to tea machine. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near ice machine. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table next to handwash sink and alcohol cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line and kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk box of raw chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink and dish area.
36-27-5
41
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut tomatoes 49 F, provolone 50 F, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cooks line.
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooksline.
22-16-4
74
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at front counter handwash sink. 1 live fly in kitchen near dish drying rack. 1 live fly at mop sink in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front kitchen entrance near salad reach in cooler. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.coleslaw and turkey in walk in cooler . Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near coffee machine. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf next to bananas and Togo ramekins at cooks line.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on scoop in croutons at salad station. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers throughout kitchen and outside of walk in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On clear measuring cup and multiple items on dish drying rack.
16-48-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting whole onions without being washed first. Operator had employee wash at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
50
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer 400 ppm. Operator remade at time of inspection. Quaternary sanitizer bucket 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen,
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor near grill. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On brown plastic containers on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pomegranate syrup. Operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in front server area. 6 live flies in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought dirty dishes in to the kitchen then handle creamers for guest order. There was no hand washing in between tasks. Manager discussed proper hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled raw shell eggs 46 F, pancake batter 61 F, cut tomatoes 48 F, butter 48 F, hollandaise 60 F, sour cream 47 F. Items moved to other coolers to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran machine twice and only reached 147 F, manager turned on heating element. Ran dish again and re temped at 163 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Walls in kitchen and floors throughout kitchen and under equipment soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in kitchen ceiling. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on rack not inverted in dish area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead bug on premises in dry storage under shelf. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on oven mitt on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food pourers on front line broken and melted containers in dish area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of ovens and microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Sides and shelving of equipment under grill. Handle/lid of salad station cooler. Shelves in dry storage area. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Restaurant 189 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 189 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 189?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 189.
How does Bob Evans Restaurant 189 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bob Evans Restaurant 189 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 189's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 189 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 189 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 Bob Evans Restaurant 189 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 189 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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