King Corona Cigars
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
70
Score
King Corona Cigars, located at 1523 E 7 Ave in Tampa, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on 2025-07-10. This inspection resulted in three major violations and one minor violation. Previous inspections for King Corona Cigars have also typically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: No proof of food handler certifications at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: No food manager certification provided at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Admin Complaint**
05-09-4
70
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut deli meats in reach in cooler . Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink and handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed metal sponge in handwash sink 8n kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink and handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Red fly catcher on bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone at bar
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee prosciutto over lettuce for establishment in reach in cooler .
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at bar.
12B-07-4
37
Oct 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. No Hood and while cooking producing grease laden vapors
36-68-5
95
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna salad prepped more than 7 days. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad prepped onsite on 12/11/2022. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. No paper towel in dispenser. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizing solution container empty, new chlorine solution ready to be replaced. No ware washing at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-55-4
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