How many health inspections has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa had?

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa ever been shut down?

No, Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

When was Kay's Kitchen in Tampa last inspected?

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 5, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa had?

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kay's Kitchen in Tampa find?

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 5, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

Has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa

10323 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Future Express LLC
DBPR License: NOS3917999
FDACS Estab #: 406514

Overview

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa is a Risk Level 2 permanent food service establishment with a limited inspection record. The facility had a focused inspection in September 2023 for hurricane emergency response assessment and another focused inspection in March 2024 with no violations cited. In March 2026, during a sanitation inspection tied to food permit application requirements, the establishment was cited for 6 violations including intermediate-priority findings that the person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission and that written procedures for employee response to vomiting or diarrhea events were not in place. The inspector provided information to address these deficiencies. As of the most recent record, the establishment was operating without a valid food permit and was required to complete permitting requirements under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5K-4.020 to obtain authorization to operate.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: March 5, 2026

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 5, 2026 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request#5152492. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Hand Washing Signage handout, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout, Norovirus Clean Up And Disinfection handout, Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses handout, and Dishwashing procedures

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Establishment: Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions that relate to preventing transmission of food borne illness. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Restroom: No signage notifying employees to wash hands in the hand washing sink.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

No Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Restroom: No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o

2024 — 1 inspection

Mar 20, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CHRISTOPHER AQUINO

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Sep 1, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite focused visit to conduct emergency response assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Kay's Kitchen in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa had?: Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa ever been shut down?: No, Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Kay's Kitchen in Tampa last inspected?: Kay's Kitchen in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 5, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa had?: Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kay's Kitchen in Tampa find?: Kay's Kitchen in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 5, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Kay's Kitchen in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Kay's Kitchen in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kay's Kitchen in Tampa?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kay's Kitchen in Tampa are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.