Fresh Kitchen

1350 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

American

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Fresh Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 24, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensil stored in unclean water”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 125F on cooks line.

10-05-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 27, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 99F. Manager removed utensils and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

10-05-5

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine due to empty chlorine buckets. Manager placed added bucket of sanitizer to dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

22-49-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.

22-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves next to 3 compartment sink.

16-46-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line has deep groves and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves overtop 2 compartment sink in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop 2 compartment sink in food preparation area. Employee removed and washed dishes with labels on them. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green beans not washed before cutting. Had a discussion with manager about proper produce preparation. Employee washed green beans. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Kitchen on file is from Jul 24, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil stored in unclean water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fresh Kitchen.

How does Fresh Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Fresh Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Fresh Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresh 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 Fresh Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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