Kpop Food in Tampa
Last inspected:
1531 E 7 Ave 1st Fl, Tampa, FL 33605KPOP Food in Tampa has recorded 8 inspections between August 2023 and December 2025, totaling 59 violations — an average of 7.4 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent across nearly every inspection, with employee health policy violations cited in 5 of 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 6 of 8, and shell stock requirement violations in 5 of 8. Additional recurring high-priority findings include allergen awareness violations (3 inspections), chemical storage violations (3 inspections), and employee health reporting violations (3 inspections). The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 identified 21 violations and was completed with no further action, though the violation count represents the highest single-inspection total on record. Prior to this, an inspection on December 10, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 10 violations were found. The pattern of repeated high-priority violations across multiple inspections, combined with the escalation to Warning Issued dispositions, indicates systemic management issues with employee health protocols, hand washing procedures, and shellfish handling requirements.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kpop Food in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Kpop Food in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Kpop Food in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kpop Food in Tampa last inspected?
- Kpop Food in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kpop Food in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kpop Food in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Kpop Food in Tampa had?
- Kpop Food in Tampa has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kpop Food in Tampa find?
- Kpop Food in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kpop Food in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Kpop Food in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Nearby Establishments to Kpop Food
Poor Inspection Records Near Tampa
Stories You May Have Missed Tampa
Tampa's La Ceibena Shut Down for Roach Activity, Ordered Vacated by April 30
State inspectors emergency-closed La Ceibena on W Flora St in Tampa on April 29, 2026, citing active roach activity insi…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Kpop Food. How we collect and verify this data.