Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE KAHWA

4941 E BUSCH BLVD STE 320 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2809280
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6625628
DBPR license3917685

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 12, 2018 2:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 13, 2018 1:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: Approximately 12-15 live roaches under 3-compartment sink, behind unused ice machine, 2-live roaches between stand up freezer, and reach in cooler 1-live roach in door crevice at entrance to kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stored on center counter **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Floor drain soiled underneath 3 compartment sink Soiled floor on cook line Wall soiled behind clean dish rack **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Soiled gaskets observed in flip top Grease buildup on grill and stove top Soiled shelves at center counter of kitchen Food debris under stand up freezer and reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-33-4

Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Unused ice machine under 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-70-4

Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment. In kitchen area near stand up reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.