Bonefish Grill
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
55
Score
Bonefish Grill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Jul 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited two times.
Bonefish Grill's latest score of 55 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at mop sink faucet split. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front line Reach in cooler. Manager discarded cutting board during time of inspection. All soda guns in bar area are soiled in inside of gun. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked white rice not date marked in back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and personal drink in Walk in cooler not identified or segregated on shelf. Employee identified and segregated items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at bar area Reach in cooler for kegs. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
55
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No Vacuum breaker for hose at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both soda gun at bar area soiled. Manager removed nozzle to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in bar area Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in spray bottle not labeled on front line cook. Manager labeled bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced cheddar, horseradish butter, and goat cheese in Reach in cooler on front line cook not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Located adjacent to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean equipment not inverted in dish pit.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment in dish pit.
16-46-4
50
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw fish and used same glove to grab clean pan with Marsala inside. Discussed with employee the importance of changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
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. Missing for 1 employee not shown a document in the computer system.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee on cooks line.
12B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish in sink sitting in standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm remade to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 23, 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/. Operator has single service items stored outside with a fence protection and with metal grate type fencing being not fully enclosed. Out side of back kitchen exit. 3 Storage shelfs with Togo containers gloves and white table paper and plastic wrap and wooden skewers. Across is a storage shed fully enclosed with three reach in shelves with chemicals Togo single service plastic lid containers Togo bags dishes for scooping food and seasoning shaker lids. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: No plans submitted at time of call back. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors , walls , ceiling not maintained smooth and durable. Outside storage fenced in storage room. The floor is not unsealed concrete. The wood is exposed.The ceiling tile is not smooth and easily cleanable. The metal grates on the fence not smooth easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Still observed no changes at time of call back. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
86
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on cooks line operator removed to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: ragoo 45 f scallop 45 f reach in cooler by hot holding unit 2nd temp 43 f. On counter Cold holding: pesto sauce 53 f operator placed in reach in freezer 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Tested at 30 ppm retested to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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/ 8 employees no food manager.
53A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by bar area on side were takeout door Is.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.raw fish on speed rack operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Dry storage area.
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.
How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bonefish Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonefish Grill 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 Bonefish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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