KOSEN
307 W PALM AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-999-1720
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumbers in walk in cooler see stop sale
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No soap provided at handwash sink.by walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control sushi rice 124F cooked at 4:30 employee placed time mark
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area manager removed catcher from sink
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. High temp test kit or thermometer not available.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumbers in walk in cooler see stop sale
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains and under some shelving
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw salmon stored overtop cut vegetables inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored salmon.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Pine branch used as garnish from back of restaurant. Chef discarded pine branch.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food stored on floor. Fish stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at hand washing sink by walk in cooler does not turn on.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in front of mop sink preventing proper air drying.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish over cooked meats and stocks. Operator moved them
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Food stored on floor. In wic
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer has been ordered and is in transit.
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.