BONEFISH GRILL
13262 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813.969.1619
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chowder soup 125 f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023024272 | Mar 23, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a blue cutting board heavily grooved on the ware washing rack close to the dishwasher, manager discarded the cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of frozen chowder on the freezer floor, employee moved items off the floor to an appropriate shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around the walk in freezer door, manager states they will repair it soon.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at mop sink faucet split.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front line Reach in cooler. Manager discarded cutting board during time of inspection. All soda guns in bar area are soiled in inside of gun.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked white rice not date marked in back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee added date during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and personal drink in Walk in cooler not identified or segregated on shelf. Employee identified and segregated items during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at bar area Reach in cooler for kegs.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No Vacuum breaker for hose at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both soda gun at bar area soiled. Manager removed nozzle to be cleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Located adjacent to mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean equipment not inverted in dish pit.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted license during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in Walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment in dish pit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in bar area Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Sliced cheddar, horseradish butter, and goat cheese in Reach in cooler on front line cook not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in spray bottle not labeled on front line cook. Manager labeled bottle during time of inspection.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Some cutting boards stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside of ice machine bin at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floorssoiled around equipment in kitchen at time of inspectiin
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up from walk in freezer ceiling onto shelves at time of inspection
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw fish and used same glove to grab clean pan with Marsala inside. Discussed with employee the importance of changing gloves and washing hands.
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. Missing for 1 employee not shown a document in the computer system.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish in sink sitting in standing water
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm remade to 200 ppm
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm establishment will use three compartment sink with food contact surfaces San
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chowder soup 125 f
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 for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Across from bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon not under running water three compartment sink. Employee turned on water
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