BOSC KITCHEN AND BAKERY
201 W PLATT ST, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-253-5346
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings behind hand washing sign in kitchen area. On legs of front counter. 2 Egg casing underneath front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018005313 | Dec 27, 2017 | Mar 14, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2017024830 | May 11, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor underneath fryer has buildup of old food and grease.
Mar 27, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 90F on cooks line.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Improper use of pesticides. Not used inside cracks and crevices.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings behind hand washing sign in kitchen area. On legs of front counter. 2 Egg casing underneath front counter.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings underneath front counter. 9 droppings in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings in office. 3 droppings in dry storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced oxygen packaging fish not removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Butter held on time as a public health control has no time markers. Time marked item.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Prob thermometer calibration 24F.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish not cut open before thawing processes.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches underneath front counter. 1 dead underneath dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor underneath fryer has buildup of old food and grease.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados still have stickers on them after being cut.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm water temperature 79F
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink in between ice machine and dishwasher has slow hot water pressure.
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. Alicia Edward's
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath counter in front line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shielding missing on lights on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink by ice machine.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dish stored inside it. Chef removed dirty dish and placed at dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice Machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shielding missing on lights in kitchen area.
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.