FRESH KITCHEN
4616 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813 486 5100
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clear plastic measuring cup used to scoop cooked rice in pan of water stored on top of back up sauces on cooks line. Spoke with operator about keeping in use utensils in water of at least 135F. Operator removed water and scoop at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015044530 | Sep 22, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal spoons stored in water soiled on cooks line at 115F. Operator removed utensils to be washed during inspection.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked clear food containers in kitchen at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle not labeled in kitchen at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle soiled dishes as they loaded dish machine then without washing hand and changing gloves handle clean food containers at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large food container stored on hand wash sink my walk in cooler at time of inspection. Employee moved container during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stainless mixing bowls stored on shelves in back kitchen at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dipper well with utensils at 127F by kitchen door at time of inspection. Employee raised water temp. End temp 140F
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed partial old labels and adhesive residue on clean food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in the kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee energy drink stored on lower prep table shelf next to green bean and broccoli prep. Operator moved drink to office during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup/scoop handle in cut cilantro on cooks line. Operator removed scoop to have it washed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clear plastic measuring cup used to scoop cooked rice in pan of water stored on top of back up sauces on cooks line. Spoke with operator about keeping in use utensils in water of at least 135F. Operator removed water and scoop at time of inspection.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in the kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in prep room at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on mixing bowls stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen behind equipment is soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in two dipper wells temping 120F at time of inspection. Operator turned temperature up on dipper wells during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open on dumpster on left side of dumpster pad at time of inspection.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow floor drain under three compartment sink in dish area at time of inspection.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in water of only 127F. Operator increased temperature of dipper well. Temp of 140 during inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed hotel pan of chicken breast stored over steaks in low boy reach in cooler. Operator had employees switch pans at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes/pans then handle clean sanitized dishes at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on bags of food in prep room at time of inspection. Operator had employees move items to appropriate location.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop bucket with soiled water out by mop sink. Operator emptied bucket and set to dry during inspection
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster on right side missing drain plug at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed black food container over cooks line with old sticker residue. Operator moved to dish room to have cleaned
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket out by mop sink. Operator moved mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wash cloth on counter on cooks line. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 0 chlorine ppm. After correction 100ppm
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board s used on cooks line heavily soiled
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line we're in standing water at 131f. Spoke to operator corrected to 135f.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook cutting unwashed broccoli operator washed broccoli
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow to drain hand wash sink near walk-in cooler. Leaking pipe.
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.