KING OF THE COOP
4815 N NEBRASKA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed employee outside by dry storage area mixing multiple food seasons inside of a Kushlan Products concrete mixer. Discussed with operator to discontinue use of mixer. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st temps taken at 12:20pm shredded cheese mix (44F – Cold Holding); raw fish (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta noodles (44F); blue cheese crumbles (48F – Cold Holding), employee moved items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temps taken at 1pm shredded cheese 44F, raw fish 47F, cooked pasta 44F, blue cheese crumbles 44F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rag in hand washing sink near dish machine, discussed with employee handwashing sink is for hand washing only. Employee removed rag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. Observed add on storage area with 2 double door stand up coolers and 1 double door stand up freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons and single service items. Discussed with operator callback date **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Discussed with operator callback date **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw fish in reach in freezer not date marked. Employee added date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop pasta in reach in cooler. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks behind front counter not secured. Per employee, tanks are not actively in use and were from previous bar. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed employee outside by dry storage area mixing multiple food seasons inside of a Kushlan Products concrete mixer with serial number KPRO350MP20015530. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of water, soda and potato starch stored on floor inside of dry storage shed outside of kitchen. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed add on storage area not included on plans with 2 double door coolers and 1 double door freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons, vinegar, sodas, water and single service items. **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to hand washing sink **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside of reach in freezer next to hand washing sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet met in mop sink area outside not stored to dry. Employee properly stored mop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:37 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.