BOWL BAR
12090 ANDERSON RD, Tampa FL 33625 · 9293008654
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled common boards located over three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 cups stored inside hand washing sink next to cash register. Employee removed cups at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No procedure for cooked chicken front line cook. A form has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. No date marking for cooked pork belly. Operator added date marking to pork belly at time of inspection.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located over three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One personal beverage stored on kitchen prep table at front line cook. Operator remove beverage at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on front line cook. Employee wore a hat at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer.
Apr 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over rehydrated bat ear fungus and containers of sauces inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 22 packs of Ramen noodles 76°F at 3:40 PM placed on front line cook at 12 PM cooled to 65°F at 4:01 PM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ramen noodles 76°F at 3:40 PM placed on front line cook at 12 PM cooled to 65°F at 4:01 PM.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line took not wearing a hair restraint. Employee wore a hat at a time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in front of walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets inside establishment reach in coolers and reach in freezers are soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two packs of frozen beef skewers thaw at front line cook next to wok station. Operator relocated frozen skewers into reach in cooler.
Dec 22, 2025Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Operator relocated items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated noodles stored at cook line at 68F. Operator placed items into walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged dumplings stored in reach-in cooler at front cook line not date marked.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment utilizing time to hold cooked chicken and cooked onions on time periods of four hours however lacks written application. Inspector will provide guidelines and application to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored inside reach-in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in container of flour
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler across from reach-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of reach-in cooler on cook line soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter slow draining.
Jan 13, 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. Fish oil and other medicines stored on shelf over cooler top at cook line. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of rehydrated rice noodle (63F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. A container of sliced cooked pork 48 F stored in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of braised pork 122 F stored in rice cooker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can in kitchen. Operator removed trash can from handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drinks.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of braised pork 123 F in rice warmer. Operator reheating at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both dispensers at front service counter and in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beef and various cooked food items in walk-in cooler.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. At front service area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onion 93 F stored on cook line. Recommended time control and provided form to operator by email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board strained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in handwash sink at front service area. Removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beef and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.