FRESH KITCHEN TAMPA FLAGSHIP
1719 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-280-0515
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024047217 | Apr 16, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup cooked and held longer then 24 hours inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees in kitchen have on hair restraints.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves overtop 3 compartment sink have cracks.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of reach in cooler door on cooks line has exposed insulation.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage not washed before cutting. Chef washed cabbage.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored in same pan as hot dogs on speed cart inside walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance by walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secured next to walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in floor in front of hand washing sink by dish washer.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor inside walk in cooler has a hole exposing insulation.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves overtop 3 compartment sink have cracks and broken corners.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on pizza oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dish washer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of reach in cooler door on cooks line has exposed insulation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink stored inside refrigerator in kitchen area. Chef discarded drink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop bucket preventing proper air drying by walk in cooler.
Jun 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tuna Nachos Chef Arturo Tuna bowl Sushi
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. Hector Martinez Orin Clark
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as dump sink in bar area.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tuna Nachos Chef Arturo Tuna bowl Sushi
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit.
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. Hector Martinez Orin Clark
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment changed menu now serving raw fish emailed operator consumer advisory operator printed and hung consumer advisory.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area. Emailed operator hand washing sign.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn inside reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop preventing proper air drying. Manager removed mop from bucket and properly stored it.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter held on time has no time markers. Chef discarded butter.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Back-flow protection device.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made in the past 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to rice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor by food preparation sink. Chef removed grease and properly stored it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave overtop of reach in cooler by pizza ovens have buildup of old food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of reach in cooler door on cooks line has insulation exposed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes next to dishwasher.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
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.