King of the Coop
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
30
Score
Public records show six inspections at King of the Coop stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed employee outside by dry storage area mixing multiple food seasons inside of a Kushlan Products concrete mixer. Discussed with operator to discontinue use of mixer. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st temps taken at 12:20pm shredded cheese mix (44F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta noodles (44F); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding), employee moved items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temps taken at 1pm shredded cheese 44F, raw fish 47F, cooked pasta 44F, blue cheese crumbles 44F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rag in hand washing sink near dish machine, discussed with employee handwashing sink is for hand washing only. Employee removed rag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed add on storage area with 2 double door stand up coolers and 1 double door stand up freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons and single service items. Discussed with operator callback date **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Discussed with operator callback date **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw fish in reach in freezer not date marked. Employee added date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside of reach in freezer next to hand washing sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet met in mop sink area outside not stored to dry. Employee properly stored mop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks behind front counter not secured. Per employee, tanks are not actively in use and were from previous bar. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop pasta in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee outside by dry storage area mixing multiple food seasons inside of a Kushlan Products concrete mixer with serial number KPRO350MP20015530. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water, soda and potato starch stored on floor inside of dry storage shed outside of kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed add on storage area not included on plans with 2 double door coolers and 1 double door freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons, vinegar, sodas, water and single service items. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to hand washing sink **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. **Warning**
10-20-4
30
Apr 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
95
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
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 Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King of the Coop?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” 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 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has King of the Coop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at King of the Coop have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at King of the Coop 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 King of the Coop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King of the Coop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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