K-HWA RO GUI

Name: K-HWA RO GUI
Address: 7525 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33615, US
Rating: 64

7525 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33615

License #3911763

🍽️ American ℹ️

64 Grade F / 100

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July 24, 2026 · 19 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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K-HWA RO GUI in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 7 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods throughout establishment are not identified or segregated inside reach in and walk in coolers.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Located at back kitchen three compartment sink, stored over handwashing sink. Employee discarded pesticide-emitting strip at time of inspection.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Anna J.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed leafy greens stored over ready to eat eggs, cooked, cabbage, and rice cake inside reach in cooler located north of front line cook.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade utensils used in direct contact with food. A yellow handled gardening spade with rusted edges are used as an ice scoop inside ice machine located at bar and Café area. employee removed rusted gardening spade at time of inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Four large stock pot with broth and kimchi are not covered inside walk-in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen chicken stored over ready to eat frozen beans, peas, corn, and carrots inside reach in freezer north of the front line cook. Multiple frozen raw items such as chicken, beef and pork are stored over ready to eat items such as frozen broth or cooked vegetables inside walk-in freezer.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink north of office and walk in cooler is used for storing tongs and cleaning scrubs. Handwash sink located northeast of front line cook used for storing dirty dishes.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at handwash sink north of office and walk in cooler. At handwash sink northwest of office. Handwash sink located northeast of front line cook.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Draining from snow machine located at bar and Café area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink northwest of office.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar and Café area next to ice machine. Handwash sink located northeast of front line cook. Located inside employee restroom.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar and Café area next to ice machine. At handwash sink northwest of office.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of pineapple chunks. 2 dented can of diced peaches.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rusted gardening spade used as an ice scoop inside ice machine at bar and Café area. Employee removed 1 liter of ice at time of inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards, inside establishment are soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Buckets of radish and red sauce stored on floor inside, walking cooler located on the south east of establishment. Three buckets of raw meat stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of energy drink stored inside front line cook reach in cooler. Employee removed drink at time of inspection.
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment increased from 95 to 222 without approval.