K Chicken and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
27
Score
Across the available record, K Chicken and Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. K Chicken and Grill was last inspected on Nov 7, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 18 violations to closer to 12 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so K Chicken and Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of pineapple juice. 1 dented can of pineapple slices. 1 dented can of oyster flavored sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed utensils at three compartment sink but did not sanitize. Discussed with operator. Operator filled three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer and sanitized all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef soup 110F at 2:14pm reheated to 175F at 2:31pm **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Located at external back of establishment.
29-42-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to kitchen soda fountain. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located beneath three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks unsecured adjacent to ice machine. Employee secured all takes during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal drinks on prep table adjacent to kitchen soda fountain. Personal drink on prep table in back kitchen. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked rice beneath kitchen prep sink, bread inside Reach in cooler adjacent to soda fountain not segregated or identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frozen raw pork belly, raw beef and ice stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Manager relocated pork belly, beef, and ice to an approved location during time of inspection. Bin of sauce and Ready to eat onions stored inside a bucket in Walk in cooler floor. Bucket of corn syrup stored on floor next to dry storage area. Manager relocated corn syrup onto an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Hard cooked eggs, tofu skin, rice cake, bean sprouts not covered inside Reach in cooler adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
27
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled at soda fountain. Multiple cutting boards soiled in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles beneath three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: 2 Unlabeled spray bottle at service station. 1 unlabeled bottle beneath three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil, Korean pepper paste, pepper sauce, bag of salt, soy sauce and multiple food items stored in floor in back kitchen area. Multiple containers of Kimchi stored on floor in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered.sauces, pork belly, cooked eggs, tofu skin not covered in kitchen Reach in cooler adjacent to Walk in cooler. Frozen beef not covered in Reach in freezer adjacent to Walk in cooler. Manager covered during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands less than 10 seconds before preparing food on front line cook. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in shopping bag in back Reach in freezer. Bean sprouts and lettuce stored in shopping bags in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. License expired 2/1/2025. Operator renewed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs and sauces in kitchen Reach in cooler, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Raw seafood, pork, and pork belly stored over Ready to eat boiled egg, fruit and sauces kitchen Reach in cooler, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella 58F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles beneath three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled at soda fountain. Multiple cutting boards soiled in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for storing soap, sponge and metal Reach in cooler insert. Operator removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at back kitchen adjacent to soda fountain. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Missing training for Sri hari and Sarah. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 CO tanks not secured adjacent to bag-in-box soda syrup. Operator secured all tanks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on kitchen prep table. Employee removed beverage during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 cell phone on cutting board adjacent to soda fountain. Employee,Kylee removed phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in back kitchen preparing raw chicken without hair net or beard guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil, Korean pepper paste, pepper sauce, bag of salt, soy sauce and multiple food items stored in floor in back kitchen area. Multiple containers of Kimchi stored on floor in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.sauces, pork belly, cooked eggs, tofu skin not covered in kitchen Reach in cooler adjacent to Walk in cooler. Frozen beef not covered in Reach in freezer adjacent to Walk in cooler. Manager covered during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on top of cutting boards, on kitchen prep tables, speed carts in back kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
19
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed zucchini.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg over tofu in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vaseline on shelf over clean containers in kitchen.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish detergent in handwash sink at prep sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad in walk in cooler .
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda boxes near back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on cooks line.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board in kp.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ranch over tofu in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, soy sauce noodle and multiple items in floor in kitchen. Raw meats and vegetables on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain at prep sink slowly draining.
29-19-4
27
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 10 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beef in reach in cooler tempted at 82F. Cooked between 12:00 to 1:00pm, tempted at 3:13pm.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch garbage bin then handle clean mixing bowls and vegetable produce without washing hands. Discussed with employee and operator the importance of handwashing.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hard boiled egg and cut mushrooms in reach in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to a lower shelf during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef is cooling in reach in cooler tempted at 82F at 3:13pm more than 2 hours not reach 70F from 135F. Cooked between 12:00 to 1:00pm.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of beef short ribs 67F stored at kitchen room temperature. Operator moved into walk in cooler. Retempted at 44F at 4:39F Observed a large container of beef broth at 80F stored in kitchen room temperature. Operator reheated to 185F at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a small container of fish cake salad at 110F stored on counter top of service station. Operator stated it is to be used within 4 hours. Recommended time control and provided written procedures to operator via email.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located at back exterior of establishment.
29-42-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hotel pan for beef is too deep to adequately cool beef. Beef in reach in cooler tempted at 82F. Cooked between 12:00 to 1:00pm, tempted at 3:13pm.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily stained on prep table and by reach in cooler. Soda machine nozzles are heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand washing sink blocked by soap products. Operator removed soap products during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing tongs at employee hand washing sink. Cleaning scrubs in employee hand washing sink. Operator removed cleaning products at time of inspection. Discussed with employee, employee hand washing sink is for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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/ 4 employees present without a manager at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef soup in reach in cooler adjacent to walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle located near bar area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at employee hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
27-16-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups stored on floor. Operator removed case of cups from floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple containers of food products have scoops without handles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed beneath deli slicer back prep sink. 1 dead roach observed between wall and reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Operator removed roaches, clean and sanitized area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food and drink on cutting board in back kitchen area. Operator removed food and drink during time of operation. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in multiple locations in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple food storage containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth left on prep tables throughout back kitchen area.
21-12-4
7
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken box, carrots bag onion bag on floor in walk in cooler. Walk in freezer raw beef on floor in boxes. Beer bottles in boxes at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was K Chicken and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at K Chicken and Grill on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at K Chicken and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at K Chicken and Grill.
How does K Chicken and Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
K Chicken and Grill most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has K Chicken and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at K Chicken and Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at K Chicken and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is K Chicken and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, K Chicken and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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