Birria Kingdom in Tampa

Last inspected:

2348 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview

Birria Kingdom in Tampa has been emergency-closed once for rodent activity on September 9, 2020. The facility accumulated 153 violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were pervasive, dominated by employee health policy failures (cited in at least 8 inspections), hand-washing violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), and time-as-temperature control violations (cited in at least 7 inspections). Shell stock handling and parasite destruction violations, which indicate potential seafood safety failures, appeared repeatedly across 2022 and 2023 inspections. The facility paid $400 in disciplinary fines. The most recent inspections show conflicting compliance: an October 23, 2025 inspection issued a warning for 9 violations including three separate hand-washing citations, but a December 23, 2025 callback inspection found zero violations and was marked Call Back - Complied.

Most recent closure: September 9, 2020 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
153Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Birria Kingdom in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Birria Kingdom in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Birria Kingdom in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:23:00

Birria Kingdom in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Birria Kingdom in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2020045764 $400.00 Sep 9, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Birria Kingdom in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 8 inspections48 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Birria Kingdom in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birria Kingdom in Tampa last inspected?
Birria Kingdom in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Birria Kingdom in Tampa last shut down?
Birria Kingdom in Tampa was last shut down on September 9, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Birria Kingdom in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Birria Kingdom in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Birria Kingdom in Tampa had?
Birria Kingdom in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Birria Kingdom in Tampa find?
Birria Kingdom in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Birria Kingdom in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, Birria Kingdom in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Birria Kingdom in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Birria Kingdom in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Birria Kingdom in Tampa been fined?
Birria Kingdom in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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