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KPOP FOOD

1531 E 7 AVE 1ST FL · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3687153
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13599920
DBPR license3919142

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies flying around kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw salmon 48 F, raw tuna 48 F, cooked egg 51 F, imitation crab 53 F, Per operator all items were put out at 11 am. Time temped 3:20 pm. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw salmon 48 F, raw tuna 48 F, cooked egg 51 F, imitation crab 53 F, Per operator all items were put out at 11 am. Time temped 3:20 pm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish strainer on Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator rinsed towel in Handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk rice on floor in storage room. Operator relocated. Bulk chips on floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.