Konan's BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
47
Score
Konan's BBQ has been inspected nine times since 2022. Konan's BBQ was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Konan's BBQ's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rodney Lewis. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple storage locations throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage room. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A few cases of single service drink cups stored on floor in storage room. **Warning**
25-05-4
47
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of smoked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored on counter top in storage area. Employee moved to reheat in smoker to be served at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the non-operating front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom has no covered trash can.
32-12-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, restroom and at the non-operating front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored over coleslaw, milk and other food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed drinks to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. 1 employee, Aaron's training expired on 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three-compartments sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf stored with bottled BBQ sauces in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up a paper receipt from floor at service counter, then put on gloves to work with cook rib without washing hands first. Discussed with manager at time of inspection. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flies at front food service counter. 2 live flies at food storage area with large reach-in coolers. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple flats of raw shell eggs (71F ambient - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at kitchen. Manager moved to reach-in cooler. A container of sausage (51F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at storage area. Manager moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. 1 employee, Aaron's training expired on 2024. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle in dry storage room. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar bins. Manager moved handles up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf stored with bottled BBQ sauces in dry storage room. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three-compartments sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
39
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed everything employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on cookline Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected , 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front employee hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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 . B. Baked beans held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in front employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage in several areas of kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at front employee hand wash sink . **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk containers with old debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen and behind front counter in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink at front counter area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.to go containers not inverted behind front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water leaking form under employee hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of dish soap stored in employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink, corrected operator removed soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cooks line with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored in reach in cooler not segregated nor identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under three compartment sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at both employee hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Konan's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Konan's BBQ on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Konan's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Konan's BBQ.
How does Konan's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Konan's BBQ most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Konan's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Konan's BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Konan's BBQ 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 Konan's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Konan's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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