KAIA BOWLS CLEARWATER BEACH N
483 MANDALAY UNIT 107, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-253-0126
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Discussed 7 day shelf life includes the day it was made.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021048509 | Sep 7, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp turned up.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside top.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service spoons stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen salmon and raw tuna at room temperature. Moved to reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. Back prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Small chest freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. All three containers of water at 110-115f, container temps turned up.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. All three scoop holders at 120f, below 135 degree minimum temperature for holding utensils.
Stored food not covered. Passion fruit not covered in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed with staff regarding need for a sign that specifically denotes that salmon and tuna are served raw. New menu boards installed and is missing this notation.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Discussed 7 day shelf life includes the day it was made.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 48f, raw tuna 47f, cooked shrimp 48f, raw salmon 47f, all in stand up cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 48f, raw tuna 47f, cooked shrimp 48f, raw salmon 47f, all in stand up cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed with staff regarding need for a sign that specifically denotes that salmon and tuna are served raw. New menu boards installed and is missing this notation.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door.
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.