Kojaks House of Ribs

1809 S Parsons Ave, Seffner, FL 33584
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Kojaks House of Ribs appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Kojaks House of Ribs scores about where you'd expect for a Seffner restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by spices and can opener. Manager put drinks in container to properly segregate **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulated dust
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open case of frozen corn in reach in freezer not covered. Manager closed case **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated 1 new hire started a couple weeks ago and didn't sign agreement. Manager will have employee read and acknowledge form when they come in for shift.
11-26-1
Basic - Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. Employee was plating Togo orders. Manager discussed with employee they need to have hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of raw pork ribs and raw chicken quarters in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfecting wipes stored over bbq sauce. Manager removed **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10pm. Manager replaced low chlorine bucket and re-tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of cut potatoes on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
82
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter. Ice machine moved from back dish area to front counter. 1 ice wells added to front counter **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
74
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phillip Angelo **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
86
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to can opener **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic buckets in walkin in cooler floor
08B-38-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kojaks House of Ribs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kojaks House of Ribs on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kojaks House of Ribs?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kojaks House of Ribs.

How does Kojaks House of Ribs compare to other restaurants in Seffner?

Kojaks House of Ribs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Seffner average of 84.

Has Kojaks House of Ribs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kojaks House of Ribs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kojaks House of Ribs 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 Kojaks House of Ribs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kojaks House of Ribs is inspected around three times per year on average.