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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 dateSeptember 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3451893
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8740920
DBPR license3916348

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in cutting board of reach in cooler Operator sanitized at time of inspection. 1 live fly on Togo containers in kitchen. 2 live flies flying around kitchen. **Warning**

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#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gas's cleaner on shelf next to coffee. **Warning**

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Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

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

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#8Intermediate22-02-4

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

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#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue try on handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

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

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#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sandwich station. **Warning**

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#3Basic12B-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**

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#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Burger patty in reach in freezer. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.