KIKI'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

Name: KIKI'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
Address: 5555 S 78 ST, TAMPA, FL, 33619, US
Rating: 73.9

5555 S 78 ST, TAMPA, FL 33619

License #3916348

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73.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KIKI'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 9, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 66 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 64 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on March 9, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[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 beans and multiple items in walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ham in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens and womens room.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over food for establishment near walk in cooler.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid on clean dish rack.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw bacon,cooked ham and multiple items in walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage room.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush for dishes in Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid on clean dish rack.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage room.
[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 beans and multiple items in walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and keys on prep table near ice machine in kitchen.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens and womens room.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: fried eggs 98 F, Per operator items were made 10-20 prior put on grill to bring back to temperature.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flying insect bug spray next to bulk seasonings in kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ham in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw bacon,cooked ham and multiple items in walk in cooler.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over food for establishment near walk in cooler.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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 beans, cooked rice and multiple items in walk in cooler.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of clear containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. 2 live fly on prep table in kitchen. 1 live fly on scale in kitchen. 1 live fly flying around kitchen. 1 live fly landed on spoon on prep table.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
[27-05-5] Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water not working at only handwash sink in kitchen.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked beans 50 F, Per operator beans were put in walk in cooler at 5 pm the day before.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in large trash can in kitchen.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Water on floor throughout kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Raw pork on floor in kitchen. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage closet.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Opened Pepto Bismul in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
[05-10-4] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked beans 50 F, Per operator beans were put in walk in cooler at 5 pm the day before.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men am womens bathroom door left open.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting boards in kitchen.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table in kitchen.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup and water in prep table in kitchen.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
[03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Reheating: yuca 82 F, tamales 84 F, Per operator items were taken from walk in cooler then reheated on stove and put on prep table in kitchen 30 minutes prior. Operator put on stove at time of inspection to reheat to 165 F,.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in kitchen.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef over Alfredo and multiple items in reach in cooler.

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