Seffner, Hillsborough County

KOJAKS HOUSE OF RIBS

1809 S PARSONS AVE, Seffner, FL 33584

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 17, 2026
City
Seffner
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-07-4

Detail 24447761

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by spices and can opener. Manager put drinks in container to properly segregate Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24447760

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24447758

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulated dust

08B-12-5

Detail 24447759

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open case of frozen corn in reach in freezer not covered. Manager closed case Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 23976085

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated 1 new hire started a couple weeks ago and didn't sign agreement. Manager will have employee read and acknowledge form when they come in for shift.

13-03-4

Detail 23976084

Basic - Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. Employee was plating Togo orders. Manager discussed with employee they need to have hair restraint

08B-12-5

Detail 23976083

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of raw pork ribs and raw chicken quarters in walk in cooler not covered.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23624604

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23624603

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfecting wipes stored over bbq sauce. Manager removed Warning

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23338166

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10pm. Manager replaced low chlorine bucket and re-tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23338167

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of cut potatoes on floor in walk in cooler

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 22588042

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink removed at front counter. Ice machine moved from back dish area to front counter. 1 ice wells added to front counter Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22588040

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22588041

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22171859

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phillip Angelo Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22171860

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21917255

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine

12B-07-4

Detail 21917256

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to can opener Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 21336408

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic buckets in walkin in cooler floor

Jan 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.