Bowl Bar
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Bowl Bar has seven inspections in the public record. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited five times.
Bowl Bar's latest score of 30 falls below the Tampa average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Operator relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated noodles stored at cook line at 68F. Operator placed items into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged dumplings stored in reach-in cooler at front cook line not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment utilizing time to hold cooked chicken and cooked onions on time periods of four hours however lacks written application. Inspector will provide guidelines and application to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored inside reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler across from reach-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in container of flour
14-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of reach-in cooler on cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler door.
14-69-4
30
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Fish oil and other medicines stored on shelf over cooler top at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of rehydrated rice noodle (63F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. A container of sliced cooked pork 48 F stored in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of braised pork 122 F stored in rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can in kitchen. Operator removed trash can from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
47
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Sep 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beef and various cooked food items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both dispensers at front service counter and in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onion 93 F stored on cook line. Recommended time control and provided form to operator by email.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. At front service area.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board strained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in handwash sink at front service area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beef and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked broths in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken broth in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased to 8 from 4 seats.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to to shelves.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bowl Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bowl Bar on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bowl Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bowl Bar.
How does Bowl Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bowl Bar most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bowl Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bowl Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bowl Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bowl Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bowl Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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