East Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at East Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. East Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both handwashing sinks being used as storage in the kitchen. Employee removed items from one sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical or soap hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Employee provided both . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. No soap at the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. No handwashing sign in the restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen being blocked by employee items. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above the prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The only license displayed is from the previous ownership. Verified ownership verbally. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen being blocked by employee items. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. No soap at the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. No handwashing sign in the restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Person in charge stated that they don't have access to the training paperwork. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The only license displayed is from the previous ownership. Verified ownership verbally. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable above the three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above the prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cold medicine being stored on the prep table. Discussed proper storage. Manger removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler near the three compartment sink being soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink being blocked with a box. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks on the prep table next to the cook line. Discussed proper storage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp being stored below raw chicken and beef in the walk in cooler. Explained the proper storage to the operator.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom interior of the reach in freezer being soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink near the three compartment sink being blocked by a bucket and lids. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line the shelf under the prep table.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area above the cook line, prep area and storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable above the three compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table near the cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone being stored on the prep table near the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers above the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of duck sauce being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer on the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the sanitizer bucket being stored on the floor near the cook line.
21-44-1
45
Feb 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - 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.
16-37-1
90
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage sitting on top of cut cabbage inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager removed raw pork and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on reach in frezzer is soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soybean oil sitting on egg carton that does not meet 6 inches requirement.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer's in kitchen area have ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Owner placed ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line and reach in frezzer on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves on cooks line have rust buildup.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth stored on wok station.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee placed raw chicken inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor on cooks line.
08B-38-4
47
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and spring rolls with no labels or dates on the items.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile at the walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee have a cup of water with no lid stored on the prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes in the prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the front freezer chest.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was East Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at East Kitchen on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at East Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at East Kitchen.
How does East Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
East Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has East Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at East Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at East Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is East Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, East Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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