KONAN'S BBQ
1510 N HUBERT AVE, Tampa FL 33607 · 813.870.0404
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flies at front food service counter. 2 live flies at food storage area with large reach-in coolers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017052344 | Oct 5, 2017 | Jan 25, 2018 | $600 |
| 3--2015051259 | Nov 18, 2015 | Mar 10, 2016 | $300 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple storage locations throughout the establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage room.
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rodney Lewis.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in unisex bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple storage locations throughout the establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A few cases of single service drink cups stored on floor in storage room.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of smoked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored on counter top in storage area. Employee moved to reheat in smoker to be served at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the non-operating front counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom has no covered trash can.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, restroom and at the non-operating front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored over coleslaw, milk and other food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed drinks to bottom shelf.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 1 employee, Aaron's training expired on 2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three-compartments sink at kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf stored with bottled BBQ sauces in dry storage room.
Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up a paper receipt from floor at service counter, then put on gloves to work with cook rib without washing hands first. Discussed with manager at time of inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flies at front food service counter. 2 live flies at food storage area with large reach-in coolers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple flats of raw shell eggs (71F ambient - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at kitchen. Manager moved to reach-in cooler. A container of sausage (51F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at storage area. Manager moved to reach-in cooler.
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. 1 employee, Aaron's training expired on 2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar bins. Manager moved handles up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three-compartments sink at kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf stored with bottled BBQ sauces in dry storage room.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap and paper towels missing at hand sink in back kitchen next to back door Corrected -observed employee replace
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored with sale food in black Whirlpool refrigerator in back kitchen Corrected observed employee remove
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle stored in bulk sugar in back kitchen Corrected -over rd employee remove
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed everything employee drink stored on prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on cookline Corrected observed employee label
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected, 100 ppm of chlorine.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked. B. Baked beans held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in front employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator removed container during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front employee hand wash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage in several areas of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at front employee hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk containers with old debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.
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.