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
4 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
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
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015031067 | Jul 6, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink at ice machine area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach-in cooler at front kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White reach-in-freezer in front kitchen area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris soil residues. Kitchen area near snow cone machine
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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