Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
67
Score
Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Gibsonton restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 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 in reach in cooler at bar.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cloths and plastic in handwash sink next to ice machine. Strainer in handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
64
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near ice machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. All food handler certifications expired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cloths and plastic in handwash sink next to ice machine. Strainer in handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Roy John. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor at bar. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 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. Sent to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in handwash sink at bar.
31A-09-4
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. Operator provided 1 reporting agreement.
11-26-1
67
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Added bar and changed layout of the kitchen. The bar area is on plans under Department of Health, plans need to be resubmitted for bar. Walk in cooler next to the office is no longer there. There is no longer a 3 Compartment Sink located next to the handwash sink near back exterior door and is now replaced with an ice machine. The reach in freezer and refrigerator is no longer located across from the 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Spoke with plan reviewer Briana plans were submitted on 8/9/2022. Plans are in the process of being reviewed for approval. Will address at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store.
How does Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?
Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gibsonton average of 76.
Has Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store 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 Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bull Frog Creek Bar & Liquor Store is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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