King of the Coop
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2024
74
Score
Going back to 2022, King of the Coop has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at King of the Coop is from Apr 9, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine on prep service table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on top of dish machine
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
May 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near pizza area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near dish machine
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and bell peppers at 89 F. Placing in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled and Stored on pizza rack touching pizza. See Stop Sale
41-10-4
High Priority - 2 Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled and Stored on pizza rack touching pizza. See Stop Sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 49 F sitting out at room temperature on cooksline. Operator placing in walk-in-freezer uncovered to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near prep area and walk-in-cooler and prep area
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. Food in walk-in-cooler chicken wings and macaroni and cheese
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Stored on pizza rack touching pizza.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards on cooksline
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water at 80 F hand sink near walk-in-cooler and prep area
27-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near prep area and walk-in-cooler and prep and bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of Large food containers on cooksline soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top shelf of cooksline not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers on cooksline not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator prepping food with hat and long ponytail on cooksline
13-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On end of cooksline in large blue container
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen area
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees shoes, backpack and clothes on cooksline floor
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic customers cups at soda machine and metal containers near back kitchen walk-in-cooler
24-08-4
Basic - Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline behind cooking equipment Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water stored on floor in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored by walk-in-cooler in back kitchen area
14-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King of the Coop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King of the Coop on file is from Apr 9, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King of the Coop?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King of the Coop.
How does King of the Coop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
King of the Coop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has King of the Coop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King of the Coop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at King of the Coop 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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