Kafe Kokopelli the Citrus Room
37940 Live Oak Ave, Dade City, FL 33523 · Permanent Food Service · License 6102449
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by 10 rodent droppings found near storage shelf storing paint and unused equipment in rear hallway of restaurant between Kafe Kokopelli and The Citrus Room.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-13
- Administrative complaint on Sep 21, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat meat loaf in reach-in cooler by grill on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef stored over raw fish in cooler by fryers on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by 10 rodent droppings found near storage shelf storing paint and unused equipment in rear hallway of restaurant between Kafe Kokopelli and The Citrus Room.
Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found in closet area off dishpit near main kitchen area.
Operator eliminated, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in bar not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by spray bottles and had a cup stored in the handwash sink.
Employee corrected.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink stored underneath prep table on storage shelf next to clean equipment near the dry storage area. Employee moved.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 1 dead roach on premises present behind prep table in reach kitchen area off main cook line.
Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.