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
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to line pan of oysters.
Intermediate 1
03G-47-2Intermediate – Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Growing Land crest sprouts with no process waiver. **Warning**
Basic 4
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Chef removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cooks line.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Chef turned on cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.