Kpop Food
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
58
Score
Kpop Food has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Kpop Food's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic cup in Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Corn syrup on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened soda drink in reach in cooler. Employee removed.
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
58
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
82
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee lotion on dry storage rack over food for establishment. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish strainer on top of handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping water in handwash sink from boba. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Eli G has been working for over 4 months. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front handwash sink at drink station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in rice. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on reach in cooler cutting boardin kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple plastic containers in handwash sink at front drink station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. Per employee Daniel Gomez he has been working for 1 year. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk flour on floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front drink station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk flour in soy sauce containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol on prep table in kitchen near reach in freezer. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: spam 54 F, chicken 57 F, crab stick 52 F, Per operator items per put in reach in cooler at 10 am time taken 11:55 am. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: cooked veggies 122 F, pork 133 F, per operator items were made at 10 am. Time taken 11:58 am. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfecting wipes on prep table in kitchen near reach in freezer. **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Per employee Daniel Gomez he has been working for 1 year. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple plastic containers in handwash sink at front drink station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to rice cooker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator does not have any of the bays set up at time of inspection and is washing metal bowls. Inspector had employee set up 3 compartment sink in correct order. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk flour on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at front drink station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk flour in soy sauce containers. **Warning**
25-32-4
27
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor near reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with glove on. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F, employee placed in the bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 123 F in steam table, employee added more water to steam table and turned up temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed employee wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with dishes next to 3 Compartment Sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink across from prep cooler, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Glove left in rice and beef, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-30-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor near reach in coolers. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted across from prep sink. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not facing handle first. **Warning**
25-02-4
27
Aug 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kpop Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kpop Food on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kpop Food?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kpop Food.
How does Kpop Food compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Kpop Food most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Kpop Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kpop Food have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kpop Food 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 Kpop Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kpop Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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