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KEMOS KITCHEN

10387 GANDY BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 727-220-0371

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217540
Grade history
FEB 25
APR 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind fat-fryers on cooks line.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,500

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025039820May 13, 2025Sep 30, 2025$400
3--2022045905Jul 15, 2022Nov 17, 2022$700
3--2021047057Oct 4, 2021Jan 7, 2022$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2025 · 4 certified food managers Tylor, Tylor, Mark, Robert Admin Complaint
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2025 · Time Extended
May 14, 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
May 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind fat-fryers on cooks line.
High priority/35A-05-4
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 rodent droppings under carbonated soda boxes in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on floor near ice machine in kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap and holes in ceiling in kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
Apr 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. 10 bar tenders no Employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Feb 21, 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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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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box of soda on floor. Employee moved.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in cooler under grill.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business open and operating however no food service observed.
High priority/50-17-3
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5

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.