Bo's Ice Cream

7101 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bo's Ice Cream six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.

Bo's Ice Cream scores about where you'd expect for a Tampa restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dark ice cream residues in handwash sink at ice machine area. Operator cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 6 metal tables with seats built on outside area in front of the establishment, totaling 24 to 48 seating capacity.

51-15-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink at ice machine area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach-in cooler at front kitchen.

29-49-6

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at time of inspection

10-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection

14-69-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris soil residues. Kitchen area near snow cone machine

22-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White reach-in-freezer in front kitchen area

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 lives in kitchen area around back door and ice cream machine **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bo's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bo's Ice Cream on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bo's Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bo's Ice Cream.

How does Bo's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Bo's Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Bo's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bo's Ice Cream have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bo's Ice Cream 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 Bo's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bo's Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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