K DELI
11840 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on wall near espresso machine 4 live roaches on floor in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025051020 | Jun 16, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open and held longer than 24 hours as no date markings inside reach in cooler on Cooks line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of ingredients.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer on cooks line.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test kit has never been opened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cooks line are soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic chemicals has no labeling of ingredients.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored stored on food preparation tables on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor on cooks line. Boxes of food stored on floor in lobby area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of serving trays stored on floor in lobby area.
Jun 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on wall near espresso machine 4 live roaches on floor in kitchen
Jun 17, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on wall near espresso machine 4 live roaches on floor in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under espresso machine.
Jun 17, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on wall near espresso machine 4 live roaches on floor in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under espresso machine.
Jun 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on wall near espresso machine 4 live roaches on floor in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under espresso machine.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as a scoop in rice bin in dry storage.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable over 3 compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored behind handwashing sink are not stored inverted.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handle on rice cooker on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sell phone stored on food preparation table on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove is soiled with splash from foods.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor underneath handwashing sink.
Nov 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment utilizing laundry bleach which does not state food safe, operator went and got bleach safe for food contact at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored above ice machine. Operator moved at time of inspection.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup- up procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above ware washing and storage area not smooth, no ceiling tiles present.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Rice cooker Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked containers on food preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Liquid shortening on floor. Soy sauce on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in coolers soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in front does not shut off, constant flow of water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in spray bottle not labeled, discussed with operator.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryer in use on table, not under hood system.
Apr 10, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs 67 F, advised operator to place in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty cup in handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on rice cooker.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Microwave door handle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted above ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cutting boards.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Priority: Basic
- From initial inspection : Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Priority: Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef making sushi roll one hand does not have a glove. Chef discarded roll. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored overtop raw pork inside freezer. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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 operator body fluid clean up sign. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. No employees have a food handler’s certification. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. Priority: Intermediate
4 Observed: Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Togo containers stored behind hand washing sink are not stored inverted. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while preparing food on cooks line. Priority: Basic
Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Priority: Basic
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.