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COOK'S CORP

2902 W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813.832.2665

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917566
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015009687Dec 4, 2014Mar 17, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored next to triple sink at time of inspection. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ham in hand wash sink. Operator moved unopened ham during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed handle to three door reach in cooler repaired with silver duct tape at time of inspection.
Basic/14-71-4
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at start of inspection testing at 0ppm. Operator ran machine a few times and primed the sanitizer. Machine tested at 100ppm before end of inspection
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stains on cutting board in kitchen during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened vitamin water stored in reach in cooler next to customer food during inspection
Basic/12B-13-4
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing during inspection. Both operator and inspector test strips not registering correct ppm. Operator had triple sink set for wash rinse and sanitize during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed turkey breast thawing in hand wash sink. Operator moved to prep sink to thaw during inspection
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator changed to new bottle of sanitizer and ran dish machine cycle a few times during inspection. Tested at 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard preparing food during inspection.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Signage at hand wash sink in prep area reads "Hand wash sink". Spoke with operator about the correct verbiage. Operator replaced with correct signage at time of inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.