King of the Coop

27835-102 Wesley Chapel Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

American

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

King of the Coop has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Wesley Chapel restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin cooler Corrected-observed employee clean reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed portion cup used to scoop bulk crispy onions on prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not inverted at mop sink Corrected -observed employee invert mop **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood along wall behind sachets freezer

14-06-4

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following: Chicken floured 62 Chicken marinated 49 Hush puppies 49 Shrimp 49 I did a stop sale on this food. **Warning**

03A-02-5

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license expired 2-1-22 displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop sink blocking hand sink in back kitchen. Inspector moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back kitchen. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 68F in bathroom.

27-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by fryers.

29-49-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bin of flour not labeled.

02D-01-5

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Krista Smith is manager on duty. Food manager certificate expired in 12/2021.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket. Mop bucket removed to make sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F in left side bathroom, 77F at right side bathroom. 94F at front counter hand sink.

27-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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 Oct 7, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King of the Coop?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King of the Coop.

How does King of the Coop compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?

King of the Coop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.

Has King of the Coop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at King of the Coop have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King of the Coop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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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