THE ASIAN KITCHEN UT
117 S HYDE PARK AVE, Tampa FL 33606
Last inspected Sep 11, 2024 · 5 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
FEB 24
JUN 24
SEP 24
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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
5 visits, newest first
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 79F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside black reach in freezer in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by double door freezer.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 88F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic and oil held on time was put away at end of night and was being reused the following morning.
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 cannot be determined. No time stamp on garlic and oil,rice noodles. Chef added time stamp to items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by small refrigerator has a dishes stored inside it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chemical test kit at time of 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/
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation avocado still has sticker on it inside reach in cooler.
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
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. Naila Conlaco hired one year ago has no food handlers certification.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 cannot be determined. Garlic and oil held on time has no time markers. Chef added proper time markers to garlic and oil.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
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. Naila Conlaco hired one year ago has no food handlers certification.
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. Emailed operator education packet this is the second education packet posters have yet to be posted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by food preparation table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked tofu stored in non food grade paper towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Oil and garlic held on time has no time markers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink next to rice cooker.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
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.