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232 BAR

232 N 11 ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 9416618587

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919148
Grade history
SEP 23
MAY 25
JUL 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68F siting on counter Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5
Observed: Unable to issue license due to no new plans submitted Establishment operating without a license violation extension given on call back inspection.from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership panini oven and meat slicer reach in cooler was added to the side of the kitchen closet to walk-in cooler. cited 5-20-26. Discussed plans with a plan reviewer Chris stated no new plans were submitted. Call back has a 30 day extension. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7
Jul 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ restaurant is open and operating serving to public. Previous ownership imperial draft beer Sz imperial corp. Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2026 · Unable to issue license due to plan review Time Extended
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Change of ownership panini oven and meat slicer reach in cooler was added to the side of the kitchen closet to walk-in cooler. Ice machine not on plans is located in the bar. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2026 · Discussed with plan review no new plans submitted Admin Complaint
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 1175 E KENNEDY BLVD UNIT 10, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Jul 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 29, 2025 · call back completed electronically. Time Extended
Jul 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

Recorded at 1175 E KENNEDY BLVD UNIT 10, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Jul 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julieane Ritter
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Jul 9, 2025 · Christiana ing Time Extended
May 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

Recorded at 1175 E KENNEDY BLVD UNIT 10, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cheddar 53 f mozzarella 54 f sour cream 55 f cook sausage 54 f milk 51 f reach in cooler across from three compartment sink ambient air temperature 62 f
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cheddar 53 f mozzarella 54 f sour cream 55 f cook sausage 54 f milk 51 f
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julieane Ritter
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Observed for one employee
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 1175 E KENNEDY BLVD UNIT 10, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.