Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa
Last inspected:
930 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa has accumulated 319 violations across 44 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and fly activity. Fire inspections documented a persistent hazard: a rooftop bar electrical oven operated without a hood suppression system, cited in 2019 with compliance delays extending through April. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines.
Most recent closure: April 26, 2021 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021028255 | $800.00 | Apr 26, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021024744 | $400.00 | Apr 2, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019022166 | $200.00 | Mar 11, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Roof top bar electrical oven used. - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-04-15: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Roof top bar electrical oven used. - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-12: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Roof top bar electrical oven used.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections77 violations · 60 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa last inspected?
- Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa last shut down?
- Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa was last shut down on April 26, 2021 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa had?
- Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa find?
- Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa been fined?
- Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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