FORTUNE KITCHEN USF
2592 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in back kitchen flying near dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used to store food in the freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken over unwashed mushrooms and cucumbers in a reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken and shrimp over unwashed broccoli and lettuce. Manager had employee begin to correct storage
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in the dry storage containers.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in white grocery bags stored in white chest freezer adjacent to dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris inside 3-door reach in cooler on cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board grooves and stained on prep table on cookline
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Green oil container stored directly on ground.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up the three compartment sink with the person in charge. Person in charge set up the three compartment sink. Tested at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in back kitchen flying near dish area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in white grocery bags stored in white chest freezer adjacent to dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauce in reachin cooler located in back storage area next to white chest freezer. Employee removed sauce to a different area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris inside 3-door reach in cooler on cookline.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Both restrooms for employees and customers are currently out of order. Operator stated that they are having plumbing issues. Both bathroom have been closed off for public and employee use. Plumber arrived on site and was able to fix the problem during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board grooves and stained on prep table on cookline
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above prep table. Employee removed.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Green oil container stored directly on ground.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris on exterior of 3-door cooler on cookline. Employee cleaned.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Both restrooms for employees and customers are currently out of order. Operator stated that they are having plumbing issues. Both bathroom have been closed off for public and employee use. Plumber arrived on site and was able to fix the problem during inspection.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded, refilled, and tested at 100pm
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days. Manager was able to pay and update license during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food soiled handles on the reach in coolers on the cook line. Employee cleaned.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the spoon used to serve rice in a cup of water temping at 80F. Employee removed.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee's water bottle being stored on the shelf above the prep table on the cook line. Manager removed employee item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's hat being stored on the shelf above the prep table on the cook line. Manager removed employee item.
Open dumpster lid. Manager attempted to close the lid but it was set too close to the wall.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth on the clean prep table being used to wipe down the surface. Manager removed cloth.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.