BOBALOUIES
1913 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813.8971.1243
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in the dry storage area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed uneven floors in the walk in beer cooler and cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface near cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line and bar area.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the bar area not being connected correctly and draining directly on the floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles above the cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed uneven floors in the walk in beer cooler and cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface near cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line and bar area.
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Observed broken ceiling tiles by the ice machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface near the cook line.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 all the employee training being expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Observed broken ceiling tiles by the ice machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface near the cook line.
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a rusted can opener on the back prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. Employee provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and a missing ceiling tile near the cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several employee beverages in the reach in freezers next to the cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed some parts of the floor on the cook line being unsealed and not smooth.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leaks at the three compartment sink and the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a rusted can opener on the back prep table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink that was completely disconnected by the pipes so it was draining directly into a bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. Employee provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and a missing ceiling tile near the cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several employee beverages in the reach in freezers next to the cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a handwashing sink at the bar area where the pipes were disconnected and draining into a bucket.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed some parts of the floor on the cook line being unsealed and not smooth.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leaks at the three compartment sink and the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottle in the dish washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled/ missing with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the storage area where the mop sink is located. Observed the ceiling tiles with dust build up in the kitchen cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the back kitchen prep table. Manager removed.
Evidence of employee smoking/drinking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed a pack of cigarettes on the back kitchen prep table. Observed an employee beverage on the back kitchen prep table. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the light fixture under the hood system.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the front bar area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed the floor being in disrepair and unsealed in the kitchen on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak from the faucet at the handwashing sink in the kitchen near the cook line.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a wooden shelf in the walk in cooler not being sealed.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough drops stored in the dry storage area. Manager removed items
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in the dry storage area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizing solution in buckets testing over 100ppm. Manager stated that he was going to call the company to come out and fix it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and torn gasket in the reach in cooler next to freezer on the cook line. Observed drink nozzle dispenser soiled with mold like substance in the bar area next to register. Observed beer dispensers soiled with mold like substance. Manager cleaned the beer dispensers. Observed soiled gaskets in two reach in coolers in the bar area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided at the bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area and the men's restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler next to the freezer by cookline.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the chemical storage room and one missing ceiling tile above ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the hand wash sink in the bar area. Observed 2 dead roaches in the insect trap next to fire extinguisher in bar area. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bar manager with a bracelet and several rings on.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to the grill on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives stored in a container of soap water. Manger removed knives.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance around the walk in cooler gasket. Observed two soda gun holsters soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease build up on the hood system and filters on the cook line. Observed a fan in the dish washing area with accumulated dust on and around it.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors throughout the kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed the walls of the walk in cooler with chipping paint and soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the sink next to the frying station.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Exposed concrete observed on floor of cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent soiled with grease build up.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection 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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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. Printed procedures for operator.
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. Printed form for operator. Who had form signed by some employees.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to wire shelf on floor in dry storage area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed concrete exposed on floor in front of fryer and grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up in walk in freezer.
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