BO'S ICE CREAM INC

BO'S ICE CREAM INC maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

7101 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13653329

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 6 metal tables with seats built on outside area in front of the establishment, totaling 24 to 48 seating capacity.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink at ice machine area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach-in cooler at front kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dark ice cream residues in handwash sink at ice machine area. Operator cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10871541

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at time of inspection

8/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8720637

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White reach-in-freezer in front kitchen area
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris soil residues. Kitchen area near snow cone machine
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.

8/2/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8455113

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/26/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8387566

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 lives in kitchen area around back door and ice cream machine Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning