Kanka's Cuisine

213 E Yukon St, Tampa, FL 33604

American

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Kanka's Cuisine has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Kanka's Cuisine's record stops at Mar 6, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Kanka's Cuisine's latest score of 61 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-05-5

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 - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Cold water fixture at hand sink in front kitchen area

27-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water fixture at hand sink in front kitchen area

29-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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11-27-4

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.

02C-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

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 wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Repeat Violation**

21-03-4

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread in grease reach-in-cooler near door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink on cooksline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanka's Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanka's Cuisine on file is from Mar 6, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kanka's Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kanka's Cuisine.

How does Kanka's Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Kanka's Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Kanka's Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kanka's Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kanka's Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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