FRESH KITCHEN TAMPA PALMS
8648 HUNTERS VILLAGE RD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-336-3800
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed a copy. Manager printed and posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 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
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo bowls and lids on front counter line not inverted. Manager inverted.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Emailed a copy. Manager printed and posted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing water on the cook line temping at 116F. Manager had an employee remove.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy. Manager printed and posted.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored with food equipment on shelf under prep table on cook line. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above 3-compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bulk pepper. Employee removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed green beans stored over washed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Employee placed unwashed veggies on bottom shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled on shelf under prep table on cook line. Employee labeled.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sprayer handle in hand sink in dish area. Manager removed
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup then handled rags and wipe down table. They then proceeded to put gloves on and handle cooked sweet potatoes. Manager educated and hand employee wash hands
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer tested at 147.9f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cauliflower mash (121F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by racks at dish area. Management moved
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed paperwork to manager
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in water on cook line at 120f, and 73f.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over washed Brussels sprouts in walk in cooler. Manager moved.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink Corrected observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in prep area Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and bags stored over food in dry storage area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nest in plastic dishes in storage
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lids stored on storage hook ion wall in hallway to back kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored On prep table Corrected -observed employee place in proper area
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.