KIKI PIZZA & LOUNGE
2001 E FOWLER AVE STE 8, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Jan 9, 2025 · 4 visits since June 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUN 24
JAN 25
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under dishwasher. 1 live roach in outside bar area. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
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/.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under dish machine.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted across from dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf with dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line not properly working. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection, advised manager not to use dish machine until it is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled.
Jan 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority11 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 53 F, cut tomatoes 53 F, shrimp 63 F, raw chicken 53 F, pork 54 F in reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 53 F, cut tomatoes 53 F, shrimp 63 F, raw chicken 53 F, pork 54 in reach in cooler on cook line. Items left in cooler for 2 days.
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.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General manager Mariana Gonzalez
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked with mop bucket, employee removed at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen.
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/.
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 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, rice, and beans in reach in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in cilantro.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted across from dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf with dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line not properly working. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection, advised manager not to use dish machine until it is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions and potatoes on floor in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper plates in floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled.
Dec 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Discussed with operator on obtaining food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks in kitchen and pizza area.
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/. Storage area converted to food preparation area with pizza oven and added sink. Added outside bar. Discussed with operator they cannot use three compartment sink for ware washing outside
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining food employee training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in kitchen and pizza
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding throughout kitchen missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher in kitchen not in use.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled near fryers in back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in back kitchen, and pizza prep area in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above pizza oven in prep area. Lights in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of food next to prep table in kitchen.
Jun 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 32 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority9 Intermediate16 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pizza sauce
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed in kitchen area. 5 live flies in bar area inside.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2023 Discussed with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared on a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade pizza sauce made week prior unable to determine date
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under dishwasher. 1 live roach in outside bar area. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Sewage/wastewater not draining in floor drains. When dish machine ran, water does not drain properly into drain due to drain being slow draining. Water backs up onto floor surfaces under and by three compartment sink. Establishment not open and operating at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide stored on cutting board in kitchen area. 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 education packet containing clean up procedure.
Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Storage area converted to prep area. Handsink has not been plumbed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Discussed with operator on obtaining food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks in kitchen and pizza area.
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/. Storage area converted to food preparation area with pizza oven and added sink. Added outside bar. Discussed with operator they cannot use three compartment sink for ware washing outside
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining food employee training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in kitchen and pizza
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Discussed with operator on labeling bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in outside bar area. Discussed with operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep kitchen not smooth.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding throughout kitchen missing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under pizza oven in kitchen. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach under pizza prep table. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator has personal food not separate from restaurant food. Discussed with operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher in kitchen not in use.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled near fryers in back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in back kitchen, and pizza prep area in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on floor next to microwave. Plastic water bottle stored on floor in bar area inside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above pizza oven in prep area. Lights in kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator on printing and posting choking poster. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. 3 compartment sink in kitchen slow draining.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of food next to prep table in kitchen.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP gas tank stored next to pizza oven. Discussed with operator.
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