BERN'S STEAK HOUSE
1208 S HOWARD AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336063102
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop crab claws in refrigerator next to prep sink on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp codling holding at (45F) at 3:26 chef placed shrimp on ice for rapid chill. Temperature at 3:50 (39F). **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature measuring device not used to check dishwasher.
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened and held longer then 24 hours on sauté line has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to heavy cream. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on pipe at end of grill line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Chef washed onions. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.