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KIKI'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

5555 S 78 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3688344
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13605082
DBPR license3916348

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ham in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: fried eggs 98 F, Per operator items were made 10-20 prior put on grill to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flying insect bug spray next to bulk seasonings in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush for dishes in Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid on clean dish rack. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's and women's room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over food for establishment near walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and keys on prep table near ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw bacon,cooked ham and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.