DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WHY NOT BAR

With 7 inspections documented, WHY NOT BAR maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

9906 N NEBRASKA AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10947892

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around inside of bar and storage areas
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Cheyanne Buffalo Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

6/10/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10856932

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/ 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

11/25/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10728534

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling covered in plastic tarp. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda ice troughs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No training available upon request Jennifer Furloman Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **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. No training available upon request. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Admin Complaint

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10728381

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling covered in plastic tarp. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda ice troughs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Operator installed hand wash sink prior to callback, sink observed functioning with leak in potable water line. Discussed with operator on fixing leak. Operator states they purchased wrong part. Establishment not operating at time of inspection to observe handwashing. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No training available upon request Jennifer Furloman Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **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. No training available upon request. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Admin Complaint

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8791113

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 6 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling covered in plastic tarp. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda ice troughs. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup-up procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No training available upon request Jennifer Furloman Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat. Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. 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. No training available upon request. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

5/28/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8643222

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Expired 02/1/2023 Provided operator with Customer Service Number Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: No food manager certification available upon request. Discussed with Operator on obtaining food managers certification. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Operator unable to provide certification at time of inspection. Discussed with operator on printing and maintaining food handlers certifications at establishment. Admin Complaint

3/29/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8389653

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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