Kaia Bowls
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Kaia Bowls, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Kaia Bowls on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line some food pans. Discussed the need to line food pans with a material that is approved for food storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. First reach in once you walk into rear kitchen has build up of food debris at the bottom of the unit.
22-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards used behind front counter have cut marks that make them no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being used during inspection. Discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints while involved in food prep. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel being used under cilantro, discussed the need to use materials that are approved for food contact to line pans
14-86-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting boards behind front counter have deep grooves and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Red duct tape used to repair the exterior of a squeeze bottle. Discussed the importance of of not using tape to repair equipment.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid on counter next to clean equipment **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints. Discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints while involved in food preparation **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine has an out of order sign but is being used to store single service bowls. Interior of machine is soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plate being used for placement of clean utensils behind front counter.
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Single service bowls stacked and stored in a non working dishwasher that has a soiled interior.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
58
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Small white cutting boards are stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards are grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working with t are not wearing hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine has a sign stating that it is out of order. Dishmachine is not being used to wash dishes. All dishes are washed in the 3 compartment sink. Dishmachine is used for storage.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fruit in reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit in front counter area - manager changed out water and utensils - water 142 F **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards in front counter area - manager replaced cutting boards **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees - hand wash only sign posted at front counter area and back kitchen area
31B-04-4
Basic - Open Employee beverage cup on a food preparation table over pineapples in back kitchen area - employee put top on drink and relocated drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine-discussed with manager
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front counter area -manager replaced cutting boards **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
61
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 45f, raw salmon 46f, front line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on front line stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna and raw salmon not identified as served raw.
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in back. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Souflee cups on floor in back. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on the front line are heavily stained. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: No proof of employee training available for employees hired 60 days or longer. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front line - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaia Bowls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaia Bowls on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaia Bowls?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kaia Bowls.
How does Kaia Bowls compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Kaia Bowls most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Kaia Bowls' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaia Bowls have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kaia Bowls 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 Kaia Bowls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kaia Bowls is inspected around three times per year on average.
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