KING STATE COFFEE
520 E FLORIBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33603
Last inspected Aug 14, 2024 · 7 visits since September 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.
SEP 23
OCT 23
AUG 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies in kitchen area. Not landing on any food or food contact services.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at bar area
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers near dish machine stacked on top of each other wet.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Overhead of cooksline
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink water pipe is not connected and not installed to drain water into proper drainage. Did not observed dirty water draining onto grounds.
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 30 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate18 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Per operator over 3 hours since changed sanitizer. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator changed. 200 ppm quaternary
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies in kitchen area. Not landing on any food or food contact services.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cooked potatoes sitting out at room temperature 62 F. Emailing a time as a public health control form to use.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles with toxic chemicals stored on top of dish machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by large trash can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several plastic containers stored inside the only hand sink in kitchen
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Collin McGill Sou Chef Person In Charge
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at bar area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at only hand sink in kitchen area. Hot water faucet is in disrepair unable to turn on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed overhead protection covered with leaves, tree branches and dirt falling into large ice machine landing on inside lid.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed pots stored outside underneath shed roof. Not enclosed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers near dish machine stacked on top of each other wet.
Food stored on floor. Large plastic container of flour sitting on floor near walk-in-cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in large ice machine outside
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Overhead of cooksline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back and back kitchen area
No hot running water at mop sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink water pipe is not connected and not installed to drain water into proper drainage. Did not observed dirty water draining onto grounds.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed overhead protection covered with leaves, tree branches and dirt falling into large ice machine lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 5 flies in kitchen area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink Hot water turned off at only hand sink in kitchen area. Hot water faucet is in disrepair unable to turn on.
Standing water and very slow draining water in mop sink. Located outside
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Taylor Caum manager at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris observed inside oven at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in front and back kitchen areas used by food employees. Hand wash signage provided at time of inspection not reflective of division requirements.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was broken and removed from connection at time of inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed mold like substance on walk in cooler fans at time of inspection.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand sink in kitchen area hot water handle not working.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts at 67F at 9:15 during inspection. Operator moved sprouts to walk in cooler. Second temp at 10:09 45F Manager completed a time as a public health form at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can and milk crates in front of hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Taylor Caum manager at time of inspection.
No hot running water at handwash sink in kitchen area.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle during inspection. Operator made label.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris observed inside oven at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in front and back kitchen areas used by food employees. Hand wash signage provided at time of inspection not reflective of division requirements.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was broken and removed from connection at time of inspection.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. No over head protection over ice machine located outside at time of protection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen can not be turned on at time of inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed mold like substance on walk in cooler fans at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop for floor cleaning outside not hanging to allow to dry at time of inspection
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand sink in kitchen area hot water handle not working.
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate11 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored outside in an unenclosed area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in kitchen hand sink
No hot running water at hand sink in kitchen 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/. Added preparation and cooking area outside back kitchen area not fully enclosed and storing food and cooking equipment, fryers, prep tables and grill with evidence of cooking. Addition storage shed in back kitchen area outside with food condiments and to go single serving items not stored 6 inches off the ground.
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. Food (cooked) in walk-in-cooler
Clean plates stored outdoors in unenclosed area in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Evidence of food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Grill is turned in and ready for cooking hamburgers to order.
Food stored outside. Observed reach-in-freezer stored outside in unenclosed area with frozen pita bread, frozen french fries, frozen chicken and frozen lamb. Loaves of brown bread stored outside on prep table. Box containers of cooking oil stored outside on floor underneath white prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand sink in kitchen area hot water handle not working.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Addition storage shed in back kitchen area outside with food condiments and to go single serving items not stored 6 inches off the ground.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryers outside on prep table
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.