University, Hillsborough County

RED BOWL ASIAN CUISINE

1441 E FLETCHER AVE STE 115, University, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Apr 17, 2026
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 24520597

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes skipping the sanitizing process, spoke with management about proper sanitation.

31A-09-4

Detail 24520598

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has dishes stored inside it by back door. Manager removed and placed dishes in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24520594

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef , opened milk held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24520591

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle use that scoop inside flower bin. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24520593

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24520595

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice , soy sauce, stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24520592

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in standing water at 74°F.

02D-01-5

Detail 24520596

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 24078755

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored overtop food preparation table in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 24078757

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 24078758

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened and held longer 5hen 24 hours has no date markings inside glass door refrigerator in kitchen area.

14-01-5

Detail 24078759

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with a handle used as scoop in flour bin. Owner discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24078756

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24078753

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour bin stored in floor in kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 24078754

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to steam well. Repeat Violation

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23797229

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on shelves with spices. Owner removed medicine and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23797234

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored overtop raw pork inside double door refrigerator. Owner removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23797233

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.

11-27-4

Detail 23797235

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23797236

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen area has dishes stored inside it. Chef removed dishes. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23797237

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in flour and rice bins. Owner removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23797238

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23797232

Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles, pigs feet,rice,chili sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. Owner removed foods from floor and properly stored items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23797230

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23797239

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23797240

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before cutting. Employee washed green onions. Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 23797231

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered buckets of noodles stored on floor in front of handwashing sink. Owner removed bucket and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23797241

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to hot well.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 23347786

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal medication stored over food prep area. Employee medication stored over food prep area. Repeat Violation

14-86-1

Detail 23347791

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Newspaper used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler.

14-31-5

Detail 23347792

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Establishment uses grocery store bags to store beef bones. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 23347781

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Chen Bo

02C-02-5

Detail 23347785

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pigs feet in reach in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23347789

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Discussed with operator.

36-37-5

Detail 23347782

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile, thoroughout kitchen.

24-27-4

Detail 23347787

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Open bucket of noodles stored next to handwashing sink, exposed to slash. Discussed with operator on moving to approved location and covering bucket. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23347777

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated. Discussed with operator.

13-02-4

Detail 23347784

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen, discussed proper hair restraint options.

08B-38-4

Detail 23347780

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken feet, rice Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23347783

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer, discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23347779

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

42-03-5

Detail 23347778

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Battery operated tools stored on top of potatoes in box, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-06-4

Detail 23347790

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can near handwashing sink in back.

02D-01-5

Detail 23347788

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar unlabeled.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 22832973

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table.

14-31-5

Detail 22832972

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat in direct contact with grocery bags in reach in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 22832970

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22832969

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 54 F, potatoes 54 F in reach in cooler, operator began moving items to working cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22832966

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.pots and pans in handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22832965

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one valid Food handler certification.

02C-02-5

Detail 22832975

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22832964

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table.

40-06-5

Detail 22832967

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags above sauces.

08B-38-4

Detail 22832968

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22832963

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22832971

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation

42-03-5

Detail 22832974

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool in box of potatoes.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22335998

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22336000

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22335996

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in kitchen refrigerator,freezer have date markings.

13-03-4

Detail 22336001

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preforming food preparation have no hair restraints.

08B-38-4

Detail 22335997

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bowl of rice noodles,Rice,stored on floor underneath hand washing sink.

14-69-4

Detail 22335999

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside white reach in frezzer in kitchen area.

51-13-4

Detail 22335995

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 22336002

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by back door.

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 21808686

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03B-01-6

Detail 21808687

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pig feet temped at 131F.

31A-09-4

Detail 21808685

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in hand-wash sink. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21808688

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and oil on floor. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21808689

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to dry storage.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 21620583

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand-wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Paper towels missing from hand-wash sink. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21620584

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of ground beef, noodles and chicken lack a date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Pans of ground beef, noodles and chicken lack a date mark. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21620585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee must wash hand sign missing from sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Employee must wash hand sign missing from sink. Time Extended

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 21616426

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items were in cooler for over 24 hours, Chicken 53F, noodle 52F. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21616425

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach in cooler near three compartment sink temped at Chicken 53F, noodle 52F, tofu 53F. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21616424

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls in hand-wash sink. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21616423

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand-wash sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21616422

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from hand wash sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21616427

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of ground beef, noodles and chicken lack a date mark. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21616418

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used in sugar bin. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21616420

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Thermostat on reach in cooler reading 56F. Operator has moved all potentially hazardous foods from cooler and placed into another unit. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21616419

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice, sugar and oil on floor of kitchen. Operator placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21616417

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in 74F water. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21616421

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee must wash hand sign missing from sink. Warning

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21105627

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Red beans 1 0# can

50-17-2

Detail 21105628

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 21105632

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in bowl in sink with raw beef. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21105633

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee needs training

02C-02-5

Detail 21105636

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork dishes held over 24 hours not date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 21105634

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar.

08B-20-4

Detail 21105631

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Red beans

12B-02-4

Detail 21105630

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating at food prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 21105626

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of raw chicken, sauce and beef on floor.

23-03-4

Detail 21105635

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of black refrigerator and in between shelf on reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.

14-52-4

Detail 21105629

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Unsealed wood on back shelves.

33-16-4

Detail 21105625

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 17

09-01-4

Detail 20817620

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.

31A-09-4

Detail 20817623

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen equipment was being stored in the sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20817611

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel was hanging over three comparment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20817613

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Poultry dishes not date marked in the reach in coolers.

14-01-5

Detail 20817626

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice container. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 20817621

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20817622

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and their tops were being stored in bins on the floor under the three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 20817616

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottles on prep table.

40-06-5

Detail 20817619

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 20817624

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container stored near reach in cooler and prep table. Operator moved container on to crate. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20817612

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice in standing water.

21-04-4

Detail 20817617

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20817610

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rice bin has debris and grease.

21-14-4

Detail 20817614

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.

21-10-4

Detail 20817625

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dirty Cloths were being hung on food prep shelves.

36-30-4

Detail 20817615

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. A black mesh material was on the sides of the refrigerator closest

42-01-4

Detail 20817618

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.