BULLA GASTROBAR
930 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33606
Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen with no hair restraints.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onion not washed before cutting. Employee washed onions Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored overtop cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored pork Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); clams (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Hot Holding); raw squid (57F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); clams (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Hot Holding); raw squid (57F - Cold Holding) raw ground beef (66F - Cold Holding) raw salmon (64F - Cold Holding) raw Serling (58F - Cold Holding) Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Chef removed and properly stored drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each preventing proper air drying on shelves in dishwasher area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in dishwasher area has no hand washing sign.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes by dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 111F.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dishwasher area has no paper towels.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dishwasher area has no hand washing soap.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on food preparation table with hand washing sink connected has stains and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Juan Ortega Alberto lezardo Alex saliman Gustvvo Barrera Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: No food handlers certification for Alberto lezardo, Alex saliman. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup sitting inside sugar bin.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs cold holding at 50F with no date markings. Stop sale issued.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jaime Torres. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board on food preparation table with hand washing sink connected has stains and is no longer cleanable.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dishes stored inside it. Chef removed dish and plant dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 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. Juan Ortega Alberto lezardo Alex saliman Gustvvo Barrera Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black - mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes in dishwasher area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in dishwasher area has aprons and towels stored inside it. Chef removed items from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black - mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes in dishwasher area. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe n top of dishwasher.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a conversation with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Swai fish being served raw has no parasite destruction. Had a conversation with manager about cooking fish before use.
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Garlic and oil has no time markers. Chef added proper time stamp to oil and garlic. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in dishwasher area has aprons and towels stored inside it. Chef removed items from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).