Funny Bone
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Funny Bone has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen across from dish machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on cutting boards in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board in kitchen.
40-06-5
74
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in paper towel holder in kitchen near dish machine. 1 live roach on wall at mop sink. 6 live roaches under prep table at cooks line. Manager cleaned and eliminated at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooksline. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near back door and on cooks line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near back door. 3 dead roaches in mop sink room. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. 11 dead roaches on walk in freezer floor. 1 dead roach on wall near back door. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
58
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from dish machine. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid at downstairs bar,
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk pickle bucket on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean clear plastic scoop in kitchen.
16-48-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
67
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at 2nd floor bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear pitcher in handwash sink near grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink near grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
67
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked chicken 57 F, queso cheese 54 F,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. DayQuil on bar top. Operator removed at time of inspection.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bowl in handwash sink.
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. Chicken wings and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers stored in dish drying rack.
16-46-4
39
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee gumbo over food for establishment. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish washer approximately 5 times and tested at 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator set up three compartment sink at time of inspection and tested at 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink near mop sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at downstairs bar. **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at downstairs bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at downstairs and upstairs bar not labeled with clear liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bottle water on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets torn on Raw chicken reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to handwash sink near mop sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. I'll flour not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on bar next to single service cups and liquor bottles. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near elevator soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Funny Bone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Funny Bone on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Funny Bone?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Funny Bone.
How does Funny Bone compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Funny Bone most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Funny Bone's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Funny Bone have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Funny Bone 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 Funny Bone inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Funny Bone is inspected around three times per year on average.
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