KONA GRILL
4134 W BOY SCOUT BLVD B1 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
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
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. Can of tuna fish has mold like substance inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded tuna stated it was an employee lunch. No other cans of tuna found inside restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher rinse cycle at 134F. Had a discussion with management about using 3 compartment sink for sanitation until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in sushi preparation area.
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop dishwasher have buildup of dust.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath food preparation sink in back kitchen area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on cutting board. Employee properly stored cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Employee removed and properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.