Inspection Report

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KING CORONA CIGARS

1523 E 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3458909
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8762633
DBPR license3912299

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut deli meats in reach in cooler . Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed metal sponge in handwash sink 8n kitchen.

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

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

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink and handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-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.

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink and handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at bar.

#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee prosciutto over lettuce for establishment in reach in cooler .

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone at bar

#4Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Red fly catcher on bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.