Kosen in Tampa
Last inspected:
307 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602KOSEN in Tampa has been inspected 13 times with 81 total violations, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including recurring employee health reporting violations (cited 3 times in the most recent inspection on December 5, 2025), hand washing violations (cited in 2 separate inspections), management awareness issues, and approved food source violations. A warning was issued on December 11, 2024 after 6 violations were found, and an administrative complaint was recommended on March 7, 2024. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 documented 1 high-priority and 1 intermediate violation but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kosen in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Kosen in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Kosen in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kosen in Tampa last inspected?
- Kosen in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kosen in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kosen in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Kosen in Tampa had?
- Kosen in Tampa has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kosen in Tampa find?
- Kosen in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 5, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kosen in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Kosen in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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