KIWA ASIAN KITCHEN
5415 BAYSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 8139991006
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at time of inspection
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection
May 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating serving customers at time of inspection.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced sanitizer. Tested at 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter and half and half in walk in cooler. Operator changed eggs to bottom shelf
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over canned soda. Owner moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub pad in kitchen hand wash sink at time of inspection. Owner removed during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk panko bread crumbs at time of inspection. Owner removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in cooler. Owner moved food to shelf during inspection.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards stained in kitchen and boba station. - walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic food container stored in hand wash sink by sushi station. Operator removed during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back room with soiled with food debris around reach in coolers and freezers.
Food stored on floor. - Observed buckets of chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler during inspection. - Observed bucket of soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen during inspection. Operator moved buckets to prep tables
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mop head in hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection
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/ 4 employees with food training. No manager present.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee ice cream in stand up reach in freezer in back room. Operator removed during inspection.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked rice.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee tortillas over food for establishment in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over bean sprouts in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: rice noodles 66 F, cooked onions 73 F, garlic with oil 68 F, operator put in walk in cooler a5 time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk and strainer in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid under dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked rice.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee tortillas over food for establishment in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Salt pellets (food) for water conditioning on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
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.