NORKY'S POLLOS A LA BRASA
5610 HANLEY RD UNIT 110, Tampa FL 33634 · 813 526 5812
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided by email.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction available for raw fish served as ceviche.
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee bottle of vitamins, stored on top of kitchen prep table next to microwave. Employee removed vitamin bottle at time of inspection.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction available for raw fish served as ceviche.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed front line cook wash gloved hands at three compartment sink instead of changing gloves at time of inspection. Discussed with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 87°F at 3:30 PM placed inside warmer at 3 PM - employee reheat a chicken to 202°F at 3:47 PM.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed front line cook wash hands on multiple occasions at three compartment sink instead of hand washing sink. Discussed with employee.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish served as ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Employee identified all raw fish on menu at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee, personal beverage stored on top of kitchen prep table next to microwave. Employee removed personal bottle at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing inside a three compartment sink in room temperature. Employee thawed beef properly under cold running water at time of inspection.
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food reach in cooler on cooks by brick oven
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 64F on prep table top. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket inside sink at front line service. Employee removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice bagged not dated reach in cooler by oven
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer in customer service dining room has ice cream.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touching cord with gloves and the n continue to work with food, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rotisserie chicken not 135 f, operator reheated items to 165f.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction observed for Swai Fish used in raw ceviche, discussed with operator to discontinue raw Swai fish in Ceviche until parasite destruction letter is obtained.operator contacted distributer who provided parasite destruction letter.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in tall reach in cooler next to brick oven, owner moved items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards next to triple sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table next to microwave, and vitamins, and personal bag on food on prep table. employe moved items.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed freezers in dining area with ready to eat food not locked.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled, operator labeled bottles.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in reachin cooler adjacent to grill top. Employee placed on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fries (104 - Hot Holding) on prep table next to fryer. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fries (104 - Hot Holding) on prep table next to fryer. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on service line being used as a dump sink. Inspector discussed proper hand sink usage with employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and cooked pasta with no date mark in walking cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored in bulk sugar on storage shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink. Employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in dish area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of soda stored in 2-door Valpro cooler next to red brick oven. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2-door reachin freezer has rust pitted shelves adjacent to grill top.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of Togo boxes stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. A tray of raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding) stored on microwave in kitchen. Employee moved to reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple pans of grilled half chicken (88-92F - Hot Holding) in hot box. A pot of cooked rice (127-132F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter and men's room. No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked white rice and various cooked food in reach-in coolers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On prep table in kitchen.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored raw beef and raw fish in reach-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In Men's restroom. The air dry device is not working.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimps, chicken noodle soup and various cooked items in large reach-in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodle in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken, raw steak and raw fish stored over unwashed whole tomatoes in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw beef in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 2-3 dozens of raw shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding) on prep table at kitchen. Employee moved into reach-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken noodle soup, cooked bean and other cooked food in large reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. A bag of salt and corn on cob stored on floor in storage room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic food containers stored on floor in storage room.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee used tissue to clean his nose, then handled clean food equipment and food items in reach-in cooler without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodle in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken, raw steak and raw fish stored over unwashed whole tomatoes in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw beef in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 2-3 dozens of raw shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding) on prep table at kitchen. Employee moved into reach-in cooler.
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. Provided by email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In Men's restroom. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen and employee restroom.
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. Provided by email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken noodle soup, cooked bean and other cooked food in large reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 09/2023.
Food stored on floor. A bag of salt and corn on cob stored on floor in storage room.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic food containers stored on floor in storage room.
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