Golden Krust
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Golden Krust stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Golden Krust on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken 117 F on steam table. Employee placed in oven to begin reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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/ Observed 4+ employees working with no certified food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on dry storage shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (104F - Hot Holding), operating putting in oven for rapid reheating. Provided copy of Time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Observed: 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 copy of employee written health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food items stored on the same shelf with drinks to be served to the public. Priority: Basic
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching rice and flour. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-01-5
Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy, employee posted. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
51-13-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spices on rack. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
47
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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 employees cell phone on cutting boards while cutting vegetables.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor in back kitchen area
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near back kitchen door**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
47
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
67
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Natural juices made at establishment bottled and placed in glass reach-in-cooler in dining room for self service. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Natural juices made at establishment bottled and and desserts. Both placed in glass reach-in-cooler in dining room for self service. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink on top shelf op kitchen prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed inset control devised hanging over microwave **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers near the walk-in-freezer
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Installed over prep area and 3 compartment sink with clean pots.
35B-02-4
61
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near 3 compartment sink
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal food in walk-in-cooler on top shelf not identified
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes in kitchen near back door
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup on floor if walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Containers of fruit, vegetable juice packaged and wrapped slices of cake in restaurant for customer service in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Too large cooking pots **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
16-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jason Tomlinson manager waiting on results from Certified Food Manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Jason Tomlinson Person In Charge waiting on test scores for Certified Food Manager **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Krust last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Krust on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Krust?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Krust.
How does Golden Krust compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Golden Krust most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Golden Krust's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Krust have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golden Krust means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Golden Krust inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Krust is inspected around two times per year on average.
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