Tfk African Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Tfk African Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Tfk African Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and gaskets handles soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors are soiled under kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
86
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, microwave and bottom of reach-in-freezer and reach-in-cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach-in-freezer
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked foods in reach-in-cooler not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen area
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Olushola Sanni Owner/Manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in reach-in-cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach-in-cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Olushola Sanni Owner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Boluwatife Aroyewun Person In Charge **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and inside of microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots in dry storage area not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tfk African Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tfk African Restaurant on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tfk African Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tfk African Restaurant.
How does Tfk African Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tfk African Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tfk African Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tfk African Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tfk African Restaurant 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 Tfk African Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tfk African Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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