KING OF THE COOP
4815 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33603
Last inspected Sep 5, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
□ 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.
DEC 23
MAY 24
APR 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 5, 2025Administrative 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
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed employee outside by dry storage area mixing multiple food seasons inside of a Kushlan Products concrete mixer. Discussed with operator to discontinue use of mixer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st temps taken at 12:20pm shredded cheese mix (44F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta noodles (44F); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding), employee moved items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temps taken at 1pm shredded cheese 44F, raw fish 47F, cooked pasta 44F, blue cheese crumbles 44F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rag in hand washing sink near dish machine, discussed with employee handwashing sink is for hand washing only. Employee removed rag.
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/. Observed add on storage area with 2 double door stand up coolers and 1 double door stand up freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons and single service items. Discussed with operator callback date
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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. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Discussed with operator callback date
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw fish in reach in freezer not date marked. Employee added date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop pasta in reach in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks behind front counter not secured. Per employee, tanks are not actively in use and were from previous bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food being prepared outside. Observed employee outside by dry storage area mixing multiple food seasons inside of a Kushlan Products concrete mixer with serial number KPRO350MP20015530.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water, soda and potato starch stored on floor inside of dry storage shed outside of kitchen.
Food stored outside. Observed add on storage area not included on plans with 2 double door coolers and 1 double door freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons, vinegar, sodas, water and single service items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to hand washing sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside of reach in freezer next to hand washing sink, employee removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet met in mop sink area outside not stored to dry. Employee properly stored mop
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near dish machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
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.