University, Hillsborough County

BON ZANMI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1526 E FOWLER AVE STE B&C, University, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 7, 2026
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-05-4

Detail 24562582

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee ate a piece of cooked pork starting working with food without washing hands.

12B-01-4

Detail 24562580

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee ate a piece of cooked pork while preparing food.

08B-38-4

Detail 24562581

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of seasoning stored on floor in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24562584

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris.

08B-39-4

Detail 24562583

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Vegetables not washed before preparation.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-05-6

Detail 24042844

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-03-4

Detail 24042839

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed soap at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24042840

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans overtop steam table are not stored inverted.

08B-38-4

Detail 24042841

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee removed and properly stored plantains. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 24042842

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24042843

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in small double door refrigerator are soiled with old food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 24042837

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 24042838

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 23682177

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored overtop steam table. Employee properly stored medicine.

12A-29-4

Detail 23682172

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal cell phone without washing hands.

50-17-3

Detail 23682178

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

11-27-4

Detail 23682174

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 23682176

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.

12B-13-4

Detail 23682173

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle water stored inside refrigerator.

08B-39-4

Detail 23682175

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

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 23164497

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George King Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 23164496

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 2024-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23156824

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat margarine. Operator moved at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23156823

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored over cabbage. Operator moved at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23156822

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 procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning

52-01-4

Detail 23156828

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. 06-13-2024 invoice state Lane Snapper Operator has no current invoice available Latin Name Lutjanus Purpureus , Caribbean Red Snapper based on box provided. Operator revising menu to state Snapper. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23156820

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George King Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23156819

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items on a food storage shelf. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23156826

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23156825

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front handwashing station. Provided operator handwashing sign at time of inspection. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23156821

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in cooler. Discussed with operator. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23156827

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.