Fish Bowl
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
17
Score
Going back to 2022, Fish Bowl has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Harbor restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over imitation Krab, and next to salsa and cooked fish. Operator disposed of fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 1.5lbs Seared tuna thawed in bag. 18oz seared salmon thawed in bag. 12oz Ahi tuna thawed in bag. Directions for each item stated to remove from packaging before thawing. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner and eco lab cleaner stored on soda boxes. Operator moved chemicals. Operator moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for three seconds. Discussed with operator proper hand wash technique. **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen soiled. Interior of nozzles on soda machine soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as storage for brushes and sponges near office in kitchen. Operator removed sponges and brushes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Masago is fish roe and is not identified. Ultimate poke sushi bowl contains ahi tuna which is raw. Stuffed avocado bowl contains spicy tuna which is raw Skinny keto sushi bowl contains ahi tuna which is raw. Seared tuna appetizer **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of oil and sauce unlabeled in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers under sink near air fryers. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute has accumulation of mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoops inside spice containers in kitchen. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1.5lbs Seared tuna thawed in bag. 18oz seared salmon thawed in bag. 12oz Ahi tuna thawed in bag. Directions for each item stated to remove from packaging before thawing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee chargers and folder stored on top of soda boxes. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers under coffee machine in kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled with debris, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in cooler stored above onions and noodles. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of lidded bowls stored on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked fish and Salsa uncovered in walk in cooler. Employee covered food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
17
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink 0ppm quaternary. Sanitizer bucket was empty. Operator corrected both to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna above ready to eat cheese and butter. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna fully thawed in package that states to be removed from package before thawing.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna fully thawed in package that states to be removed from package before thawing. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of rice on the door in the freezer. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. 4 microwaves in the kitchen.
22-08-4
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
61
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kimchi 44F cold hold. There was an air gap next to the pan in prep table. Operator closed gap
03A-02-5
86
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
95
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator used phone and went back to serving food at front counter no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese49F cold hold. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 49F cold hold. Pan stacked to high. Cream cheese was in unit over night. See stop dale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over canned beverages, discussed the need to store chemicals away from food and single service items. Spray sanitizer stored on rack holding bag in box juice concentrate. Spray cleaner on wire shelf holding food. Operator moved chemicals away from food and clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out written plan during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Only 3 employees have received training but were expired. No training for additional 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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine as well as ice chute at self service soda fountain **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Tuna thawed in sealed ROP package. Discussed the need to reduce oxygen to ROP packaging before thawing. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food container melted in poor repair **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching boba pearls and boba mix. Discussed the need to store all handles above food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges stored above cooked pork and tuna for sushi **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
30
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time that the rice was placed on time and time marked accordingly **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Intensional handle touching brown rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Metal pan containing food removed from its original container not labeled with its common name.
02D-01-5
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler 1 bucket stored on the floor. Operator moved the bucket to a shelf 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fish Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fish Bowl on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fish Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fish Bowl.
How does Fish Bowl compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Fish Bowl most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Fish Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fish Bowl have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fish Bowl 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 Fish Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fish Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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