Kona Grill
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
61
Score
Kona Grill appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Kona Grill on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed grey water with accumulation of slimy debris on floor throughout rice prep, dish machine and three-compartments sink area. Observed a few employees walked in and out the area during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Unable to repair drain underneath the dish machine, still overflowing onto the floor, and pipes under 3 compartment sink still not properly repaired spilling gray water onto the floor **Time Extended**
28-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks in dish room and prep room inaccessible due to sewerage issues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Issue with plumbing still remains **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Dish machine shut off due to unable to dispose wastewater to sewage. Three-compartments sink is not available due to plumbing disrepair. The establishment unable to wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces properly at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Unable to repair drain underneath the dish machine, still overflowing onto the floor, and pipes under 3 compartment sink still not properly repaired spilling gray water onto the floor. **Time Extended**
16-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Thought dish room and prep room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Debris has been removed but there is now a large piece of plywood covering the hole created to repair pipes. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Throughout dish room and prep room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Odor remains. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed proper plumbing disconnected on three-compartments sink, unable to use the three-compartments sink due to wastewater can't properly drains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Still unresolved, pipes still not properly repaired. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
61
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw fish, then replaced gloves to prep sushi rolls without washing hands. Discussed proper handwash techniques with operator. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ponzu sauce and other ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed grey water with accumulation of slimy debris on floor throughout rice prep, dish machine and three-compartments sink area. Observed a few employees walked in and out the area during inspection. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 bags of commercially processed ROP raw tuna thawed and remains in the unopened package stored in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks in dish room and prep room inaccessible due to sewerage issues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Dish machine shut off due to unable to dispose wastewater to sewage. Three-compartments sink is not available due to plumbing disrepair. The establishment unable to wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces properly at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all handwash sink in kitchen: 2 handwash sinks at food prep area, 1 handwash sinks in dish room, 1 handwash sink in prep room, 1 handwash sink at cook line and 1 handwash sink at expo line. Operator restocked paper towels at cook line and 1 handwash sink at food prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 bags of commercially processed ROP raw tuna thawed and remains in the unopened package stored in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Thought dish room and prep room. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Throughout dish room and prep room. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed proper plumbing disconnected on three-compartments sink, unable to use the three-compartments sink due to wastewater can't properly drains. **Warning**
29-08-4
33
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. The establishment is under renovation at dining area, observed a full sushi bar has been removed, including all food equipment and handwashing sinks, relocated sushi prepping station to the existing cook line, no changes at main kitchen. Per operator, the sushi bar area will be the additional dining area, seating will be increase in the future. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: No new plan has been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran hot water sanitizing dish machine for multiple times, temped 152.4F, 154.2F, 154.3F. three-compartments sink has already setup with quaternary ammonia, operator informed employee to sanitize food equipment manually and contacted service tech for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 148.8F - 150.8F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Ran dish machine 3 times, temped 155.1F, 155.1F, 155.1F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Repair in progress at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. The establishment is under renovation at dining area, observed a full sushi bar has been removed, including all food equipment and handwashing sinks, relocated sushi prepping station to the existing cook line, no changes at main kitchen. Per operator, the sushi bar area will be the additional dining area, seating will be increase in the future. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet. In handwash sink at dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran hot water sanitizing dish machine for multiple times, temped 152.4F, 154.2F, 154.3F. three-compartments sink has already setup with quaternary ammonia, operator informed employee to sanitize food equipment manually and contacted service tech for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 148.8F - 150.8F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Ran dish machine 3 times, temped 155.1F, 155.1F, 155.1F. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. The establishment is under renovation at dining area, observed a full sushi bar has been removed, including all food equipment and handwashing sinks, relocated sushi prepping station to the existing cook line, no changes at main kitchen. Per operator, the sushi bar area will be the additional dining area, seating will be increase in the future. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In liquor room and other kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In liquor room and under food storage shelf by walk-in cooler at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup on lower wall behind shelves in liquor room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet. In handwash sink at dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran hot water sanitizing dish machine for multiple times, temped 152.4F, 154.2F, 154.3F. three-compartments sink has already setup with quaternary ammonia, operator informed employee to sanitize food equipment manually and contacted service tech for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 148.8F - 150.8F. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. The establishment is under renovation at dining area, observed a full sushi bar has been removed, including all food equipment and handwashing sinks, relocated sushi prepping station to the existing cook line, no changes at main kitchen. Per operator, the sushi bar area will be the additional dining area, seating will be increase in the future. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In liquor room and other kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In liquor room and under food storage shelf by walk-in cooler at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup on lower wall behind shelves in liquor room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet. In handwash sink at dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
55
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran hot water sanitizing dish machine for multiple times, temped 152.4F, 154.2F, 154.3F. three-compartments sink has already setup with quaternary ammonia, operator informed employee to sanitize food equipment manually and contacted service tech for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of mashed potato 125F hot holds in steam well at cook line. Operator reheated on grill, temped 178 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple brooms and dust pans with long handles stored in front of the handwash sink at prep room. Operator relocated cleaning equipment away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
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/. The establishment is under renovation at dining area, observed a full sushi bar has been removed, including all food equipment and handwashing sinks, relocated sushi prepping station to the existing cook line, no changes at main kitchen. Per operator, the sushi bar area will be the additional dining area, seating will be increase in the future. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line, back kitchen prep area and prep room. Operator restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Frozen salmons inside the reduced oxygen packages thawing in standing water in prep sink. Educated operator and employee, employee removed salmons from bags and moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In liquor room and under food storage shelf by walk-in cooler at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of tuna stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A cracked lid covered cooked rice in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish machine area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup on lower wall behind shelves in liquor room. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. In handwash sink at dish machine area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In liquor room and other kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
32
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 4 employees training available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishwasher at 143F. Establishment already on warning for dishwasher not reaching proper temperature. 3 compartment sink is set up for sanitation upon arrival. Manager has paperwork showing that there in the process of replacing equipment.
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Employee drink has no lid. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath food preparation sink on back line across from walk in cooler.
29-11-4
74
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Can of tuna fish has mold like substance inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded tuna stated it was an employee lunch. No other cans of tuna found inside restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher rinse cycle at 134F. Had a discussion with management about using 3 compartment sink for sanitation until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in sushi preparation area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop dishwasher have buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath food preparation sink in back kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on cutting board. Employee properly stored cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Employee removed and properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lime sauce 64°. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lime sauce 64° **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife stored in employee hand wash sink, corrected, manager removed Knife during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on back cooks line . **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table , corrected, manager removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in cooler, tomato, employee removed and washed tomato. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. One faucet in men's bathroom operating. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. White rice at 66° over 4 hr limit
03F-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice held out of temp in sushi roller over 4 hrs 67°, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees on cooks line placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures regarding glove changing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by brooms and dust pan , corrected , manager moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in back kitchen. Corrected, manager replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee hand wash sink in sushi bar no hot water
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with old debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line , discussed employee eating practices with management. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped container lids in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer , manager , placed shrimp on shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
37
Sep 25, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-25: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kona Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kona Grill on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kona Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kona Grill.
How does Kona Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Kona Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Kona Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kona Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kona Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kona Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kona Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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