BOWLISH
10420 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
SEP 23
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023020632 | Feb 1, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023020667 | Feb 3, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022000913 | Nov 22, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw beef stored over frozen blueberries, bread, shredded cheese and other food items inside Reach in freezer, located adjacent to three compartment sink. Manager relocated raw beef to an approved location during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken, raw beef and chicken sausage stored over raw beef inside Reach in cooler, located adjacent to ice machine. Operator relocated all raw items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to three compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels during time of inspection.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ceam cheese, tzatziki, and baba ganoush in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked. Manager added date during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored inside kitchen Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler. Manager segregate personal foods during time of inspection.
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on hose attachment located at mop sink.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on Reach in cooler, adjacent to front line cook. Employee relocated water bottle during time of inspection. Open water bottle on dry storage shelf adjacent to Employee handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of Reach in cooler adjacent to front line cook. Employee relocated phone during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on front service line soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets on front line cook soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located by mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on front line cook not labeled.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of metal polish stored on prep table at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided in men's rest room at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil in kitchen not labeled at time of instruction.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored overtop of apples inside reach in cooler on front line.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn next to grill.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On table on service line by hand washing sink. Operator removed from table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front Prep service line Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 f mozzarella cheese 45 f sour cream 45 f Mexican cheese 47 f operator placed in freezer. 2nd temp to 43 f
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 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/ 4 employees no food manager on duty
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 operator. manager and employees signed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish containers on dry shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Products in boxes on floor back kitchen
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm
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.