Nene's Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
37
Score
Going back to 2023, Nene's Restaurant & Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 23, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Nene's Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 37 falls below the Tampa average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over rte sour cream. Reach in cooler in kitchen Raw shelled eggs over milk reach in cooler in dining room. Manager removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb&rice dish temped at44F reach in cooler in kitchen by dish area
03A-02-5
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. Management determined time held less than 4 hours Butter, eggs, sour cream, tomato sauce **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For raw shelled eggs sour cream and butter on counter management was able to determine time less than 4 hours.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 2 employee
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf by main entrance
41-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash of soda dispensing nozzles at soda fountain in bar area
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. SS cups stored on floor behind bar. Manager removed to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build-up inside chest freezers behind bar
14-69-4
37
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 117F. Chef removed items and water and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop potatoes inside refrigerator in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
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. Emailed operator update education packet with reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup cooked and held longer the 24 hours has no date marking inside refrigerator in dry storage.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Chlorine test kit not used to check sanitizer.
16-43-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle of scoop inside flour bun is broken off.
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Clear duct tape used to hold broken glass in place on sliding door refrigerator in dry storage.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting board in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on refrigerator with broken glass are hanging out of refrigerator in dry storage.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour bun stored on floor inside dry storage underneath table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white freezer behind bar.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to microwave in kitchen area.
36-27-5
33
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop of ready to eat soup. Chef removed and properly stored beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 74F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used to cover food inside refrigerator. Chef removed non-food grade paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
58
Mar 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets inside reach in cooler in storage area.
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nene's Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nene's Restaurant & Bar on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nene's Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nene's Restaurant & Bar.
How does Nene's Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Nene's Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Nene's Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nene's Restaurant & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nene's Restaurant & Bar 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 Nene's Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nene's Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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