BEL MAR SALOON
3501 S MANHATTAN BLVD, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-837-9530
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line items placed on ice and put inside walk in cooler. Cooked chicken folding at 54F. Re- temp at 48F Raw ground beef cold holding at 53F. Re-temp 49F Raw chicken cold holding at 55F Re-temp 48F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink in kitchen by triple sink at time of inspection. Employee removed items during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle next to triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed area on left reach in 3 door cooler that is bent and not allowing the door gasket to seal properly at time of inspection.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of equipment in kitchen are soiled at time of inspection.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets in reach in coolers at time are soiled at time on inspection
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar area has dirty dishes stored in it. Employee removed dishes and placed at dishwasher.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food cooked and held longer then 24 hours cooked beef,cooked chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup f grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed cloth and properly stored it.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle sitting in ice. Chef removed and properly stored scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on rack next to fryer. Chef placed tongs at dishwasher.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has a trash can stored in front of it. Owner removed trash can.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Manager discarded drink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line. Manager discarded food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Emailed operator hand washing sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in front of mop sink.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher has emptied chlorine bottle hooked up to dishwasher. Employee added full bottle of chlorine to dishwasher.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed celery inside walk in cooler. Owner removed eggs and properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line items placed on ice and put inside walk in cooler. Cooked chicken folding at 54F. Re- temp at 48F Raw ground beef cold holding at 53F. Re-temp 49F Raw chicken cold holding at 55F Re-temp 48F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink has items stored inside it.
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 employee health agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks on- Raw ground beef Raw chicken Cooked chicken Cooked beef inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
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.