GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY AND GRILL
14913 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-963-3800
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $0
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2014044994 | Oct 20, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 | — |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 water damaged ceiling tile in the front service area.
Missing light shield in the kitchen above the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on the storage shelves near the walk in cooler. Observed the exterior of storage containers being soiled with grease and food debris build up.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the dining room with water stains,
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on the prep table.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers with no labels.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages being stored with food being sold to the
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusting shelves used as storage near the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in the dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored near the handwashing sink next to the steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves used for storage next to the walk in cooler being rusted and with dust build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being rusted.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager was not in at the time of the inspection and the employees had no access to any documentation needed.
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. Manager was not in at the time of the inspection and the employees had no access to any documentation needed.
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. Manager was not in at the time of the inspection and the employees had no access to any documentation needed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in the dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license being displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored near the handwashing sink next to the steam table.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw chicken on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves used for storage next to the walk in cooler being rusted and with dust build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being rusted.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in walk in cooler and walk in freezer in no food grade bags.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on floor in walk in freezer.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Manager began date marking time/temperature control for safety food in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food prep table. Manager removed cell phone from prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish rack under prep tables soiled.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Walk in cooler: collard greens, macaroni and cheese and various items.
Walk-in cooler and racks in kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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