GOLDEN KRUST

Name: GOLDEN KRUST
Address: 2525 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE #161, TAMPA, FL, 33610, US
Rating: 33.6

2525 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE #161, TAMPA, FL 33610

License #3916146

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

33.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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GOLDEN KRUST in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 76 total violations — 7 critical, 21 major, 48 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 27, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine testing at 200ppm.
[53B-13-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk in freezer and cooler
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water in walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored on shelf
[53A-05-6] 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/
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in dry storage and prep room at time of inspection.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape in prep area. Operator had employees remove during inspection
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over milk in walk in

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[12B-12-5] 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. Observed employee drink on top shelf op kitchen prep table
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in walk-in-cooler
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed inset control devised hanging over microwave
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[11-27-4] 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.
[02D-12-1] Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Natural juices made at establishment bottled and placed in glass reach-in-cooler in dining room for self service. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label.
[11-26-1] 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.
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Natural juices made at establishment bottled and and desserts. Both placed in glass reach-in-cooler in dining room for self service.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler