Clearwater, Pinellas County

KAIA BOWLS

2539 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 5, Clearwater, FL 33761

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 24349482

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line some food pans. Discussed the need to line food pans with a material that is approved for food storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24349480

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards used behind front counter have cut marks that make them no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24349483

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being used during inspection. Discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints while involved in food prep. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24349481

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. First reach in once you walk into rear kitchen has build up of food debris at the bottom of the unit.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 23861666

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel being used under cilantro, discussed the need to use materials that are approved for food contact to line pans

14-09-4

Detail 23861663

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting boards behind front counter have deep grooves and are no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 23861660

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Red duct tape used to repair the exterior of a squeeze bottle. Discussed the importance of of not using tape to repair equipment.

12B-07-4

Detail 23861667

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid on counter next to clean equipment Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23861665

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints. Discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints while involved in food preparation Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23861659

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine has an out of order sign but is being used to store single service bowls. Interior of machine is soiled.

14-38-4

Detail 23861662

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plate being used for placement of clean utensils behind front counter.

25-06-4

Detail 23861664

Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Single service bowls stacked and stored in a non working dishwasher that has a soiled interior.

02D-01-5

Detail 23861661

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23500376

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Small white cutting boards are stained. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23500373

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards are grooved. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23500375

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working with t are not wearing hair restraints. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23500374

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishmachine has a sign stating that it is out of order. Dishmachine is not being used to wash dishes. All dishes are washed in the 3 compartment sink. Dishmachine is used for storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 23500377

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fruit in reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 22955013

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 119F. Operator turned up heat. Utensils being stored in cold water in flip top cooler. Operator dumped water out and utensils are no longer being stored in water in the cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22955014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface (cutting boards) soiled with food debris and are stained. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22955015

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in back kitchen Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22955017

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22955016

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees wearing hair restraints and are engaging in food preparation. Discussed with manager and employee.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

10-05-5

Detail 22551294

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit in front counter area - manager changed out water and utensils - water 142 F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22551292

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards in front counter area - manager replaced cutting boards Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22551296

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine-discussed with manager

36-32-5

Detail 22551293

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 22551297

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front counter area -manager replaced cutting boards Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22551295

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees - hand wash only sign posted at front counter area and back kitchen area

12B-07-4

Detail 22551291

Basic - Open Employee beverage cup on a food preparation table over pineapples in back kitchen area - employee put top on drink and relocated drink Corrected On-Site

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22163527

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 45f, raw salmon 46f, front line.

22-02-4

Detail 22163524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on front line stained.

02B-01-5

Detail 22163525

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna and raw salmon not identified as served raw.

08B-38-4

Detail 22163523

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in back. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22163526

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Souflee cups on floor in back. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21697291

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. - container of milk opened over 24 hours in cooler at front counter area- employee date marked milk Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21697289

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled/ stained cutting boards in front counter area Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21697293

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.

14-09-4

Detail 21697292

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front counter area Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21697290

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled changing table in women's restroom - employee cleaned and sanitized changing table Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21339885

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on the front line are heavily stained. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21339884

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: No proof of employee training available for employees hired 60 days or longer. Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 21339886

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front line - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 21171992

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quinoa stored below chemical storage. manager moved quinoa Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21171994

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on the front line are heavily stained.

53B-01-5

Detail 21171985

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

51-11-4

Detail 21171986

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stored inside working reach in cooler across from three compartment sink.

14-45-4

Detail 21171988

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Near kitchen door on dry storage shelves

24-05-4

Detail 21171993

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food storage equipment not inverted on back storage area across from mop sink. manager inverted food storage items. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21171989

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front line

40-06-5

Detail 21171990

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal back pack stored touching ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21171987

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelets and watch on wrists while preparing food. Discussed with manager.

10-07-4

Detail 21171995

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons near rice maker are stored inside water less than 135F manager moved spoons out of water. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21171991

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Prepackaged raw Salmon at 73F being thawed inside warm standing water. Per manager it has been thawing for 7 minutes. Discussed proper thawing methods with manager. -Manager placed salmon inside freezer. Prepackaged Raw Salmon Temp Recheck 54F, to be kept inside freezer until reaching 41F, discussed with manager

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

22-45-4

Detail 20990603

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowls washed at front counter not rinsed and sanitized - reviewed proper cleaning wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry - bowls relocated to dish machine for proper cleaning Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20990600

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 two days previously not date marked in cooler in front counter area - team member date marked milk Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20990601

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Team member placed paper towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 20990602

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-05-4

Detail 20737178

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed scoops in prep area stored in containers with the handles facing down. Operator inverted scoops after discussion. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20737175

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bananas stored on floor in prep area. Operator moved bananas to storage table after discussion. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20737177

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave cleaned after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20737176

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry after discussion. Corrected On-Site