Bowl Bar in Tampa
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12090 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33625Bowl Bar in Tampa has a severe and persistent compliance record spanning 18 inspections from November 2021 to December 2025, with 178 total violations averaging 9.9 per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, including sick workers handling food and failure to report illness, appeared in 11 of the 18 inspections; high-priority employee health reporting violations were cited in 8 inspections. Hand washing violations, improper chemical storage, and shell stock handling violations were also recurring high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 documented 24 violations including four high-priority findings (employee health policy, consumer advisory, chemical storage, and hand washing), leading to an administrative determination recommendation—a formal escalation indicating a potential state enforcement proceeding. No emergency closures have been issued despite the persistent violation pattern.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bowl Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Bowl Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bowl Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bowl Bar in Tampa last inspected?
- Bowl Bar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bowl Bar in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bowl Bar in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Bowl Bar in Tampa had?
- Bowl Bar in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bowl Bar in Tampa find?
- Bowl Bar in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bowl Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Bowl Bar in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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