Pure Kitchen

3214 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pure Kitchen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Pure Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored under triple sink at time of inspectionnn

41-17-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lids ad scrub pad in hand wash sink. Operator removed objects during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Sep 11, 2024

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. Some cutting mats in kitchen stained at time of inspection

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl in bulk rice container at time of inspection. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

May 8, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in back storage room blocked by filters. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in store room. Operator refilled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table

12B-07-4

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor 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 **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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

22-02-4

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

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of food containers and cases of cups stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front unit

05-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of avocado oil on floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee dicing tomatoes, management spoke to employee **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of drink lids

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pure Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pure Kitchen on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pure Kitchen?

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

How does Pure Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Pure Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Pure Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pure Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pure 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 Pure Kitchen inspected?

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

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