Bonefish Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Bonefish Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Bonefish Grill's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at bar during inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored near chemicals. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in prep room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at host stand during inspection. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed save a day paper food tray in bulk panko at time of inspection. Operator removed tray during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection.
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clear plastic food container stored on shelf near dish room at time of inspection. Operator removed label and placed food container in dish room to be washed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic bowl in bulk containers of pumpkin seeds at time of inspection. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board at bar at time of inspection. Employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear plastic food containers stored on wire shelves at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of mahi stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved mahi case to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster missing drain plug at time of inspection.
33-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of kosher salt without labeling. Operator made label for product at during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged tiles in dry storage during inspection
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on multiple cutting boards in kitchen during inspection
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on pans on shelves in near dish room.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust on bottom of white stand up freezer on cooks line during inspection
14-11-5
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods on cooks line soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans in dry storage. Operator removed cans to be returned to food provider. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches by gas lines on floor in kitchen, by prep table on hot station Observed 1 live roach at end of hot line in kitchen on floor. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
22-51-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket over condiments on server isle. **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 3 dented cans of hearts of palm in dry storage. Operator removed cans to return to food provider **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods on cooks line soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
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 copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cranberry juice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 98f **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
52
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Raphael Iglesias 7/31/17 NRFSP **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage shed that has single service items stored in it, observed mold like substance on ceiling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall separate from ceiling in storage shed, seeing daylight. Single service items stored in room. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.
How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bonefish Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonefish Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bonefish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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