KAY'S KITCHEN
2808 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-893-0415
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Inspection 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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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed behind the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall next to the steam table being soiled with food debris. Observed dust build up on the wall by the dish machine.
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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Cove molding at floor/cove molding broken/missing. Observed the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area with water stains and hanging down. Observed missing cove molding in the kitchen near the door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink in the storage shelf on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold-like substance on the back of the ice dispenser at the fountain drink machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves to the reach in cooler in the front bar area closest to the restroom being rusted.
Nov 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food service manager with 5 employees working.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the hand washing sink near the three compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
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. Observed all employee trading being expired.
Cove molding at floor/cove molding broken/missing. Observed the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area with water stains and hanging down. Observed missing cove molding in the kitchen near the door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink in the storage shelf on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on the storage rack next to the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold-like substance on the back of the ice dispenser at the fountain drink machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves to the reach in cooler in the front bar area closest to the restroom being rusted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink in the female restroom draining very slowly.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection 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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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee dumped water and replaced with proper amount of sanitizer.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed orchata(57F - Cold Holding) approximately 6 hrs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orchata(57F - Cold Holding) approximately 6 hrs
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed raid can next to oil on dry storage shelving. Owner removed.
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 form to operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. also observed improper storage of in use utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on floor behind stove and fryer next to the wall.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2nd reach in cooler from kitchen entrance with debris on the bottom.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiring cloths in sanitizing bucket that tested over200 ppm. Employee dumped water then added new water which tested at 100 ppm.
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