KPOP FOOD
1531 E 7 AVE 1ST FL, Tampa FL 33605 · 8133991195
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies flying around kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies flying around kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw salmon 48 F, raw tuna 48 F, cooked egg 51 F, imitation crab 53 F, Per operator all items were put out at 11 am. Time temped 3:20 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw salmon 48 F, raw tuna 48 F, cooked egg 51 F, imitation crab 53 F, Per operator all items were put out at 11 am. Time temped 3:20 pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish strainer on Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator rinsed towel in Handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk rice on floor in storage room. Operator relocated. Bulk chips on floor in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep sink in kitchen.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic cup in Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items 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 book bag on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Corn syrup on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened soda drink in reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in rice.
May 12, 2025Warning 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee lotion on dry storage rack over food for establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish strainer on top of handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping water in handwash sink from boba.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Eli G has been working for over 4 months.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front handwash sink at drink station.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in rice.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on reach in cooler cutting boardin kitchen.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple plastic containers in handwash sink at front drink station.
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 working 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. Per employee Daniel Gomez he has been working for 1 year.
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front drink station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk flour in soy sauce containers.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol on prep table in kitchen near reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: spam 54 F, chicken 57 F, crab stick 52 F, Per operator items per put in reach in cooler at 10 am time taken 11:55 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: cooked veggies 122 F, pork 133 F, per operator items were made at 10 am. Time taken 11:58 am.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfecting wipes on prep table in kitchen near reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple plastic containers in handwash sink at front drink station.
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 working at time of inspection.
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.
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. Per employee Daniel Gomez he has been working for 1 year.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to rice cooker.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator does not have any of the bays set up at time of inspection and is washing metal bowls. Inspector had employee set up 3 compartment sink in correct order.
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front drink station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk flour in soy sauce containers.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor near reach in coolers.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with glove on. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F, employee placed in the bottom of reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 123 F in steam table, employee added more water to steam table and turned up temperature.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed employee wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with dishes next to 3 Compartment Sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/ observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink across from prep cooler, operator replaced at time of inspection.
Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Glove left in rice and beef, employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board, employee removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor near reach in coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted across from prep sink.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not facing handle first.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked ham in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
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.