Why Not Bar
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Why Not Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Why Not Bar was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Why Not Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 2-1-2025, operator states they are currently in the process on changing to Department of health. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Cheyanne Buffalo **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around inside of bar and storage areas
36-73-4
67
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No hand wash sink available for employees to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup-up procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No training available upon request Jennifer Furloman **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No handwashing sink, only sink available for handwashing in restroom. Operator states handwashing sink was removed during hurricane repairs. Sink is stored outside unplumbed. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. No training available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling covered in plastic tarp. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda ice troughs. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
41
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Expired 02/1/2023 Provided operator with Customer Service Number **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Operator unable to provide certification at time of inspection. Discussed with operator on printing and maintaining food handlers certifications at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: No food manager certification available upon request. Discussed with Operator on obtaining food managers certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
70
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sandra Mathes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Operator has books waiting in office. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Why Not Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Why Not Bar on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Why Not Bar?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Why Not Bar.
How does Why Not Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Why Not Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Why Not Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Why Not Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Why Not Bar 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 Why Not Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Why Not Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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