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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217860
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021048509Sep 7, 2021Nov 19, 2021$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp turned up.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside top.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service spoons stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Back prep area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Small chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. All three containers of water at 110-115f, container temps turned up.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Basic/10-07-4
Stored food not covered. Passion fruit not covered in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/02C-01-5
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door.
Basic/32-04-4

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.