KOSEN
307 West Palm Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Ridgewood Park
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
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. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drains and under some shelving Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumbers in walk in cooler see stop sale Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink 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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Admin Complaint
- 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 2024-03-06: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fish stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at hand washing sink by walk in cooler does not turn on.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in front of mop sink preventing proper air drying.
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw salmon stored overtop cut vegetables inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Pine branch used as garnish from back of restaurant. Chef discarded pine branch. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In wic Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish over cooked meats and stocks. Operator moved them Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer has been ordered and is in transit. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).