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FRESH KITCHEN TAMPA PALMS

8648 HUNTERS VILLAGE RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3423989
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8654313
DBPR license3918666

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup then handled rags and wipe down table. They then proceeded to put gloves on and handle cooked sweet potatoes. Manager educated and hand employee wash hands **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer tested at 147.9f **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cauliflower mash (121F – Hot Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by racks at dish area. Management moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed paperwork to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in water on cook line at 120f, and 73f. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over washed Brussels sprouts in walk in cooler. Manager moved. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.