BON ZANMI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1526 E FOWLER AVE STE B&C, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-632-9020
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee ate a piece of cooked pork starting working with food without washing hands.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee ate a piece of cooked pork while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of seasoning stored on floor in back kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris.
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Vegetables not washed before preparation.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed soap at handwashing sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans overtop steam table are not stored inverted.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee removed and properly stored plantains.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in small double door refrigerator are soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored overtop steam table. Employee properly stored medicine.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal cell phone without washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle water stored inside refrigerator.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed onions.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George King
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat margarine. Operator moved at time of inspection
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored over cabbage. Operator moved at time of inspection
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 operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. 06-13-2024 invoice state Lane Snapper Operator has no current invoice available Latin Name Lutjanus Purpureus, Caribbean Red Snapper based on box provided. Operator revising menu to state Snapper.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George King
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items on a food storage shelf. Operator moved at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front handwashing station. Provided operator handwashing sign at time of inspection. Operator posted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.