Bright Ice Mws

505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bright Ice Mws has been inspected six times since 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries unwashed over water bottles. Reach in cooler kitchen entrance

08B-17-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Expresso cleaner stored on top of drink stirrers, moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

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. Issued to operator via email **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty spatula on clean rack.

24-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler Gasket

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Pipes above cooking area.

36-50-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm operator changed out now 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Shared restroom with starbucks

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles missing exposed pipes and studs

36-37-5

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink by triple sink **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.discussed with operator what they need to install. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.discussed with operator what they need to install. **Warning**

29-42-4

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. Does not have, explained to operator what to do, and emails them the from HR 5030-103 **Warning**

11-26-1

11-27-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging over dish area. **Warning**

35B-08-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed by mop sink. Employee eradicated and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on counter with waffle cones and to go containers.Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-44-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bright Ice Mws last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bright Ice Mws on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bright Ice Mws?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bright Ice Mws.

How does Bright Ice Mws compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Bright Ice Mws most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Bright Ice Mws' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bright Ice Mws have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bright Ice Mws 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 Bright Ice Mws inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bright Ice Mws is inspected around two times per year on average.

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