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FRIED RICE KING

6117 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 8132329272

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS3915640
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

6 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019030251Apr 18, 2019Jul 16, 2019
3--2019018784Apr 2, 2019May 15, 2019
3--2018031379May 30, 2018Aug 9, 2018
3--2017049620Oct 16, 2017Nov 29, 2017
3--2016040002Jul 14, 2016Sep 29, 2016$400
3--2015029096Jun 30, 2015Jul 29, 2015$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over washed broccoli in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby in Handwash sink on cooks line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wontons and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
The state's own report →
Oct 29, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Basic/36-73-4
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to rice cooker at 71 F.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator eating and Begin Work Day cooking for customers without washing his hands
High priority/12A-16-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled near cooksline
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back kitchen area
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed Owner/Manager eating a plate of food in front kitchen area
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout front and back kitchen area
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of microwave
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back kitchen area
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from cooksline
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back kitchen area
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut leafy greens (broccoli) in tall reach-in-cooler on cooksline
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot inside hand sink faucets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in glass reach-in-cooler not identified as employee food.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked rice in glass reach-in-cooler not identified as employee food.
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 78 F
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.