Kombo Kitchen

5009 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Kombo Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 79, putting Kombo Kitchen squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pepto bismal stored on reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection

41-07-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in kitchen during inspection.

14-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license out of date during inspection

50-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop sitting in mop bucket during inspection. Operator hung mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed Togo boxes not inverted on cooks line. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach in cooler soiled. -Floor soiled around equipment legs.

36-27-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters soiled with grease over fryer

23-03-4

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by single service items **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Cut tomatoes 44 f (42f )tofu 45 f( 42f) Ice placed on products **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kombo Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kombo Kitchen on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kombo Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kombo Kitchen.

How does Kombo Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Kombo Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Kombo Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kombo Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kombo Kitchen 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 Kombo Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kombo Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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