232 Bar
232 N 11 St, Tampa, FL 33602 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919148
What drove the grade
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 complaint inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Butter 68°F siting on counter Priority: High Priority
Code 50, Current license displayed: Observed: Unable to issue license due to no new plans submitted Establishment operating without a license violation extension given
on call back inspection.from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership panini oven and meat slicer reach in cooler was added to the side of the kitchen closet to walk-in cooler. cited 5-20-26. Discussed plans with a plan reviewer Chris stated no new plans were submitted. Call back has a 30 day extension. Priority: Intermediate
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier licensing inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 11, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitJul 23, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Unable to issue license due to plan review
More time given
At the first visit
Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ restaurant is open and operating serving to public. Previous ownership imperial draft beer Sz imperial corp. Priority: High Priority
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Discussed with plan review no new plans submitted
Administrative complaint
At the first visit
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Change of ownership panini oven and meat slicer reach in cooler was added to the side of the kitchen closet to walk-in cooler. Ice machine not on plans is located in the bar. Priority: Intermediate
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.