BILMAR STATION #2
8501 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-496-8898
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezers.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Chlorine tested at 0PPM. Manager set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine can be repaired.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw burger patties stored over unwashed mushrooms on front line reach in cooler. Manager relocated mushrooms to approve location at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken and steak stored over ready to eat frozen pretzels and frozen raw shrimp.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of raw beef, pork, chicken, unwashed carrots, and onions are stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler for alcohol.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personally water bottle stored inside front line reach in the freezer.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of milk wash (50F - Cold Holding) stored on ice at cook line. Operator placed more and add water to keep it in ice bath.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles on table at server station behind bar.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes on wall by back door in kitchen.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Deli meat turkey labeled 1-22 over 7 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Hot holding: cook beef 131F cook pork 117F cook Pork 93F employees reheated to 165F
Food stored on floor. Oil case stored on floor close to fryer. Raw meat in casing inside buckets on floor in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over deil meats reach in cooler cooks line corner by exit door
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag stored on prep table on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Container of onions on floor in beer cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 ice buckets stored on floor under ice machine.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table adjacent to fryers. Employee placed under cold running water.
Dec 2, 2024□ 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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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door.
Nov 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator set up three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator set up three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink disconnected from plumbing at bar. Repair in progress per operator.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk-in cooler door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed drinks.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 2 employee trainings expired.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, test 0ppm. Operator setup three compartment sink to manually sanitize, and called dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A bag of raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) stored in beer cooler. Operator moved to reach-in freezer, re temp 42F.
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. 2 employee trainings expired.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk-in cooler at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line.
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Employee setup three compartment sink for manually sanitize.
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 by email.
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. Provided by email.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By walk-in cooler at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line.
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