KAIA BOWLS
2539 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 5, Clearwater FL 33761 · 8135057619
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 45f, raw salmon 46f, front line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line some food pans. Discussed the need to line food pans with a material that is approved for food storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards used behind front counter have cut marks that make them no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being used during inspection. Discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints while involved in food prep.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. First reach in once you walk into rear kitchen has build up of food debris at the bottom of the unit.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel being used under cilantro, discussed the need to use materials that are approved for food contact to line pans
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting boards behind front counter have deep grooves and are no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Red duct tape used to repair the exterior of a squeeze bottle. Discussed the importance of of not using tape to repair equipment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid on counter next to clean equipment
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints. Discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints while involved in food preparation
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine has an out of order sign but is being used to store single service bowls. Interior of machine is soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plate being used for placement of clean utensils behind front counter.
Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Single service bowls stacked and stored in a non working dishwasher that has a soiled interior.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Small white cutting boards are stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards are grooved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working with t are not wearing hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine has a sign stating that it is out of order. Dishmachine is not being used to wash dishes. All dishes are washed in the 3 compartment sink. Dishmachine is used for storage.
Stored food not covered. Fruit in reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered foods.
Jul 2, 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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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 119F. Operator turned up heat. Utensils being stored in cold water in flip top cooler. Operator dumped water out and utensils are no longer being stored in water in the cooler.
Food-contact surface (cutting boards) soiled with food debris and are stained.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in back kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees wearing hair restraints and are engaging in food preparation. Discussed with manager and employee.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit in front counter area - manager changed out water and utensils - water 142 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards in front counter area - manager replaced cutting boards
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine-discussed with manager
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front counter area -manager replaced cutting boards
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees - hand wash only sign posted at front counter area and back kitchen area
Open Employee beverage cup on a food preparation table over pineapples in back kitchen area - employee put top on drink and relocated drink
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 45f, raw salmon 46f, front line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on front line stained.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna and raw salmon not identified as served raw.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in back.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Souflee cups on floor in back.
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