Fortune Kitchen Usf
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Fortune Kitchen Usf eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in white grocery bags stored in white chest freezer adjacent to dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris inside 3-door reach in cooler on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Green oil container stored directly on ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board grooves and stained on prep table on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
67
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up the three compartment sink with the person in charge. Person in charge set up the three compartment sink. Tested at 100ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauce in reachin cooler located in back storage area next to white chest freezer. Employee removed sauce to a different area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in white grocery bags stored in white chest freezer adjacent to dry storage area. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in back kitchen flying near dish area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris inside 3-door reach in cooler on cookline. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Green oil container stored directly on ground. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board grooves and stained on prep table on cookline **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Both restrooms for employees and customers are currently out of order. Operator stated that they are having plumbing issues. Both bathroom have been closed off for public and employee use. Plumber arrived on site and was able to fix the problem during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-09-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded, refilled, and tested at 100pm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Both restrooms for employees and customers are currently out of order. Operator stated that they are having plumbing issues. Both bathroom have been closed off for public and employee use. Plumber arrived on site and was able to fix the problem during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris on exterior of 3-door cooler on cookline. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Feb 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fortune Kitchen Usf last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fortune Kitchen Usf on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Fortune Kitchen Usf compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Fortune Kitchen Usf most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Fortune Kitchen Usf's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fortune Kitchen Usf have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fortune Kitchen Usf 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 Fortune Kitchen Usf inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fortune Kitchen Usf is inspected around three times per year on average.
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