KING OF THE COOP

Name: KING OF THE COOP
Address: 4815 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33603, US
Rating: 95

4815 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33603

License #3918226

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95 Grade A / 100

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KING OF THE COOP in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 2 critical, 4 major, 6 minor.

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[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw fish in reach in freezer not date marked. Employee added date.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rag in hand washing sink near dish machine, discussed with employee handwashing sink is for hand washing only. Employee removed rag.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet met in mop sink area outside not stored to dry. Employee properly stored mop
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks behind front counter not secured. Per employee, tanks are not actively in use and were from previous bar.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Missing employee trainings for 2 employees. Discussed with operator callback date
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Observed add on storage area not included on plans with 2 double door coolers and 1 double door freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons, vinegar, sodas, water and single service items.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside of reach in freezer next to hand washing sink, employee removed.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed employee outside by dry storage area mixing multiple food seasons inside of a Kushlan Products concrete mixer. Discussed with operator to discontinue use of mixer.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed add on storage area with 2 double door stand up coolers and 1 double door stand up freezer with frozen fries, buttermilk ranch, buttermilk, cheese, and cut leafy greens stored inside. Observed add on storage shed with dry seasons and single service items. Discussed with operator callback date
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st temps taken at 12:20pm shredded cheese mix (44F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta noodles (44F); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding), employee moved items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temps taken at 1pm shredded cheese 44F, raw fish 47F, cooked pasta 44F, blue cheese crumbles 44F

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