KONA GRILL
4134 W BOY SCOUT BLVD B1 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-49-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran hot water sanitizing dish machine for multiple times, temped 152.4F, 154.2F, 154.3F. three-compartments sink has already setup with quaternary ammonia, operator informed employee to sanitize food equipment manually and contacted service tech for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 148.8F – 150.8F. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Ran dish machine 3 times, temped 155.1F, 155.1F, 155.1F. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
16-62-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/. The establishment is under renovation at dining area, observed a full sushi bar has been removed, including all food equipment and handwashing sinks, relocated sushi prepping station to the existing cook line, no changes at main kitchen. Per operator, the sushi bar area will be the additional dining area, seating will be increase in the future. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In liquor room and other kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In liquor room and under food storage shelf by walk-in cooler at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup on lower wall behind shelves in liquor room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from faucet. In handwash sink at dish machine area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 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.