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BO'S ICE CREAM INC

7101 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-302-9644

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3907905
Grade history
JUL 23
AUG 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 lives in kitchen area around back door and ice cream machine
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015031067Jul 6, 2015Dec 11, 2015$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dark ice cream residues in handwash sink at ice machine area. Operator cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 6 metal tables with seats built on outside area in front of the establishment, totaling 24 to 48 seating capacity.
Basic/51-15-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink at ice machine area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach-in cooler at front kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at time of inspection
Basic/10-01-5
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White reach-in-freezer in front kitchen area
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris soil residues. Kitchen area near snow cone machine
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 lives in kitchen area around back door and ice cream machine
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.