WHY NOT BAR
9906 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
□ 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.
MAR 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
2 cases · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024068126 | Nov 22, 2024 | Oct 8, 2025 | $1,400 |
| 3--2024037209 | Mar 29, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $520 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 2-1-2025, operator states they are currently in the process on changing to Department of health.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Cheyanne Buffalo
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Floors soiled around inside of bar and storage areas
Jun 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No training available upon request Jennifer Furloman
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training available upon request.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling covered in plastic tarp.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda ice troughs.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Nov 22, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No hand wash sink available for employees to wash hands.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No training available upon request Jennifer Furloman
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training available upon request.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling covered in plastic tarp.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda ice troughs.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Nov 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No hand wash sink available for employees to wash hands.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup-up procedure.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No training available upon request Jennifer Furloman
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.
No handwash sink for employees. No handwashing sink, only sink available for handwashing in restroom. Operator states handwashing sink was removed during hurricane repairs. Sink is stored outside unplumbed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training available upon request.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling covered in plastic tarp.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda ice troughs.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
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.