The Bee Island Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Bee Island Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 115 F on stove top, manager turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items kept in reach in cooler not date marked at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under hoods soiled at time of inspection.
36-27-5
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operators eating in kitchen on prep table in back kitchen area
12B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath stove. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area.
35A-03-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Feb 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler and microwave soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink installed in the kitchen not working with cold or hot water. **Warning**
29-27-4
67
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Emailed information to owner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
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. Gravy in reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed sitting on top of prep table **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near microwave **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in-cooler near front kitchen area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken directly in grocery shopping bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in refrigerator 55F. Operator moved chicken into freezer to get temperature lowered. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of chicken from the previous day not date marked.
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in tile over three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Browning caramel on ground.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing over food prep table.
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
41
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator prepping and cooking food without wearing a beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bee Island Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bee Island Kitchen on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bee Island Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Bee Island Kitchen.
How does The Bee Island Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Bee Island Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Bee Island Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bee Island Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bee Island Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Bee Island Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bee Island Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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