K Chicken and Grill in Tampa

Last inspected:

14380 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
Overview

K Chicken and Grill has been emergency-closed twice for roach activity in April and May 2016. Over 20 inspections spanning 2016 to November 2025, the facility has accumulated 193 violations—averaging 9.65 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy violations, hand washing violations, consumer advisory failures, and shell stock handling violations appeared across multiple inspections in 2023 through 2025. The facility has also been subject to 2 disciplinary actions resulting in $1,000 in combined fines. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguishers were documented in 2016. Recent inspections show continued compliance challenges. The most recent inspection on November 7, 2025 identified 30 violations including 4 high-priority findings related to management awareness, food condition, shell stock requirements, and consumer advisories, with the inspection completed without further action required. A complaint-based inspection on January 14, 2025 cited 11 violations, and an inspection on June 20, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after identifying 13 violations with 5 high-priority citations.

Most recent closure: May 11, 2016 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
195Violations
2Closures
2Fire
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

K Chicken and Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 9.3 violations / inspection 9.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

K Chicken and Grill in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for K Chicken and Grill in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 12:17:00
Roach activity 08:30:00

K Chicken and Grill in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for K Chicken and Grill in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2016020821 $500.00 Apr 22, 2016 Fort Lauderdale
3--2016023510 $500.00 May 11, 2016 Fort Lauderdale

K Chicken and Grill in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. On floor in break room.

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. On floor by walk in cooler.

K Chicken and Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection20 violations · 12 high priority
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

K Chicken and Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was K Chicken and Grill in Tampa last inspected?
K Chicken and Grill in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was K Chicken and Grill in Tampa last shut down?
K Chicken and Grill in Tampa was last shut down on May 11, 2016 for roach 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 K Chicken and Grill in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at K Chicken and Grill in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has K Chicken and Grill in Tampa had?
K Chicken and Grill in Tampa has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of K Chicken and Grill in Tampa find?
K Chicken and Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has K Chicken and Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, K Chicken and Grill in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has K Chicken and Grill in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, K Chicken and Grill in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has K Chicken and Grill in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, K Chicken and Grill in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has K Chicken and Grill in Tampa been fined?
K Chicken and Grill in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has K Chicken and Grill in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Tace Lounge (2016-2016).

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