KING STATE COFFEE
520 East Floribraska Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33603
Tampa Heights
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 13-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers near dish machine stacked on top of each other wet. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Overhead of cooksline Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink water pipe is not connected and not installed to drain water into proper drainage. Did not observed dirty water draining onto grounds. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at bar area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
18
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed overhead protection covered with leaves, tree branches and dirt falling into large ice machine landing on inside lid. Admin Complaint
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area Admin Complaint
- 24-24-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed pots stored outside underneath shed roof. Not enclosed Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Admin Complaint
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Admin Complaint
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers near dish machine stacked on top of each other wet. Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large plastic container of flour sitting on floor near walk-in-cooler Admin Complaint
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in large ice machine outside Admin Complaint
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Overhead of cooksline Admin Complaint
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back and back kitchen area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Admin Complaint
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink water pipe is not connected and not installed to drain water into proper drainage. Did not observed dirty water draining onto grounds. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed overhead protection covered with leaves, tree branches and dirt falling into large ice machine lid. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 5 flies in kitchen area. Admin Complaint
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink Hot water turned off at only hand sink in kitchen area. Hot water faucet is in disrepair unable to turn on. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water and very slow draining water in mop sink. Located outside Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Admin Complaint
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Admin Complaint
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Per operator over 3 hours since changed sanitizer. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator changed. 200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies in kitchen area. Not landing on any food or food contact services. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cooked potatoes sitting out at room temperature 62 F. Emailing a time as a public health control form to use. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles with toxic chemicals stored on top of dish machine Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by large trash can Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several plastic containers stored inside the only hand sink in kitchen Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Collin McGill Sou Chef Person In Charge Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at bar area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at only hand sink in kitchen area. Hot water faucet is in disrepair unable to turn on. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 30 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris observed inside oven at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in front and back kitchen areas used by food employees. Hand wash signage provided at time of inspection not reflective of division requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was broken and removed from connection at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed mold like substance on walk in cooler fans at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Taylor Caum manager at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand sink in kitchen area hot water handle not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris observed inside oven at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in front and back kitchen areas used by food employees. Hand wash signage provided at time of inspection not reflective of division requirements. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was broken and removed from connection at time of inspection. Warning
- 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. No over head protection over ice machine located outside at time of protection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen can not be turned on at time of inspection. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed mold like substance on walk in cooler fans at time of inspection. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop for floor cleaning outside not hanging to allow to dry at time of inspection Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts at 67F at 9:15 during inspection. Operator moved sprouts to walk in cooler. Second temp at 10:09 45F Manager completed a time as a public health form at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can and milk crates in front of hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Taylor Caum manager at time of inspection. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at handwash sink in kitchen area. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle during inspection. Operator made label. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 08B-61-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand sink in kitchen area hot water handle not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
8
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates stored outdoors in unenclosed area in a protected manner. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-41-4:Basic - Evidence of food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Grill is turned in and ready for cooking hamburgers to order. Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in-freezer stored outside in unenclosed area with frozen pita bread, frozen french fries, frozen chicken and frozen lamb. Loaves of brown bread stored outside on prep table. Box containers of cooking oil stored outside on floor underneath white prep table. Admin Complaint
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Only hand sink in kitchen area hot water handle not working. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Addition storage shed in back kitchen area outside with food condiments and to go single serving items not stored 6 inches off the ground. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored outside in an unenclosed area. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in kitchen hand sink Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at hand sink in kitchen area Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. Added preparation and cooking area outside back kitchen area not fully enclosed and storing food and cooking equipment, fryers, prep tables and grill with evidence of cooking. Addition storage shed in back kitchen area outside with food condiments and to go single serving items not stored 6 inches off the ground. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food (cooked) in walk-in-cooler Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryers outside on prep table
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 8 intermediate, 11 basic).