Boil Spot
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Boil Spot has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork store over top unwashed potatoes inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed them properly stored pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up a black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line.
21-04-4
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw scallops stored overtop unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored scallops. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food inside walk in cooler cooked and held longer then 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit expired in 2021.
16-33-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes stored inside it in front of house. Owner removed dirty dishes and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish,squid eggs, stored in undrained ice on front buffet line. Staff drained water from items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area. Owner removed and properly stored soy sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Owner removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Owner placed fish under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in front lobby. Owner removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
41
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink at dish machine area. Water pitcher stored in handwash sink in wait station. Operator removed items from handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry food storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board stored on floor at cook line. Operator moved to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen. Multiple bags of rice and flour stored on floor in dry storage room. A case of raw oysters stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved items to shelves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork, raw beef and various food in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
52
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in water heater room 7 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf. 10 rodent droppings under dry storage pallet 22 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf near back storage area. 1 rodent dropping on top of food storage shelf. 12 rodent droppings observed on top of dishwasher. Discussed with operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 live rodent in hot water heater room in dry storage. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in back missing vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: No back flow protection device has been added to mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Lime scale buildup inside dishwasher. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in water heater room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches, one in microwave screen One dead roach in cabinet under handwashing sink. Two dead roaches under back hand sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: 1 live roach inside 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach next to white reach in freezer in back kitchen area. 1 dead roach in dish machine area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelf near 3 dish area in disrepair, rust pitted. Reach in cooler shelves in server station with plastic coating cracking. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Dry storage shelves have rust buildup next to dishwasher. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, soy sauce stored of floor. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine. Operator rewashed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign at side hand sink faded and no longer legible. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink provided operator with hand washing signs. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler, and walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Gasket are soiled inside reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Bowls and plates at salad bar not inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Bowls and plates are not stored inverted. **Time Extended**
24-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall not smooth and easily cleanable , in dry storage shed next to mop sink. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Open rafters over part of buffet and server station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
45
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored above dry storage rack in server station. Lotion stored on reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Mouth wash stored on prep table in kitchen area next to dry storage. Operator moved at time of inspection to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dirty equipment into machine and unloading dish machine without hand washing.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw mussels stored over ready to eat lemons and squash. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Revolving conveyor belt that goes throughout dining room to dispense food for cooking at table not protected, discussed with operator about wrapping ingredients. Operator agreed to cover dishes with plastic wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in dishwashing area used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed with operator about filling out time as a public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Books not complete, operator states class has been taken but has not filled out certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in service corner soiled. Ice machine next to dry storage soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on noodle rack in server station. Operator moved at time of inspection to approved location.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to three compartment sink, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle next to wok station. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device hung on ceiling above prep table in kitchen , discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to three compartment sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling in dining area above buffet and server station. Discussed with operator.
36-04-5
23
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household ant pesticide at server station. Operator moved to designated location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over ready to eat sliced potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved to correct shelf. Provided operator with education packet. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Household ant pesticide at server station next to stored tea. Operator moved to designated location. WD40 stored above make station cooler in kitchen by back walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on mop sink outside in back or restaurant.
29-42-4
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 operator with education packet containing vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Discussed with operator importance of keeping shell stock tags on file for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Iced water container stored in sink at conveyor belt station. Sanitizer bucket in sink near dish washing station. Drink stored in hand wash sink in server station Operator removed items and stored properly. Discussed with operator importance of keeping handwashing sink clear and accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in back hand sink near dish washing area. Operator provided towels at hand wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in handwashing sink in employee bathroom. No soap at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator provided soap at hand wash areas. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control form #HR 5022-100 . **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Operator has documents and employees have gone through training, operator states he will fill out documents. One employee has current employee certificate.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printout of consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle near back buffet unlabeled. Discussed with operator about proper labeling.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink at server station stored next to ready to eat tea. Operator removed and stored to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in server station soiled with black debris. Operator states ice machine will be cleaned by end of day today.
22-20-5
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wood pallets racks storing food in walk in cooler not properly sealed and covered in black debris. Discussed with operator about removing or cleaning.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frog legs on floor under three compartment sink in kitchen. Hot oil on ground near cookline burners in kitchen. Hot oil on ground next to reach in freezer in kitchen . Soy sauce on ground, near back door in kitchen. Operator removed and stored off ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven door in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly zapper stored above prep station in kitchen.
35B-02-4
16
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand-wash sink in prep station. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Four purple bottles unlabeled. Manager labeled spray bottles. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar on floor of dry storage. Manager placed sugar on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frog legs defrosting in bucket of water. Manager placed bin back in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching ready to eat tofu with their bare hands. See stop sale. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. Employee touching ready to eat tofu with their bare hands. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with purple liquid inside unlabeled. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. **Warning**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red bucket in hand wash sink near dish machine. Employee removed red bucket from hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test kit. **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/. 6 employees present and no CFM present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at hand-wash sink in employee restroom or in ramen station in the center of restaurant. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand-wash sink in employee restroom or in ramen station in the center of restaurant. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 - Food stored on floor. Raw beef on the floor of freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Prep cooks began chopping watercress and green onion without washing items. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Improper thawing of shrimp and raw chicken. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in bucket. **Warning**
21-12-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boil Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boil Spot on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boil Spot?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Boil Spot.
How does Boil Spot compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Boil Spot most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Boil Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Boil Spot have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boil Spot 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 Boil Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boil Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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