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FOUNTAIN PLUS ENDLESS HIBACHI AND SUSHI BBQ EATERY

Based on 7 health inspections, FOUNTAIN PLUS ENDLESS HIBACHI AND SUSHI BBQ EATERY in BRANDON has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

11245 Causeway Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926342

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour in storage area. Operator removed. Operator removed bowls Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Personal drinks observed on top shelf of flip top cooler on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and duck sauce observed stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk flour. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted (fish cooler)
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice observed using time as a public health control with no time mark. Operator placed time mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge and steel wool in sushi bar hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand sink. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle white yellow liquid observed in dining area.

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738293

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of sauces, carrots and rice on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On sushi station and server station
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pineapple jelly jars soiled with mold like substance Walk in cooler racks in fish cooler soiled with mold like substance
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Station: raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in cooler and both retested at 42f cold holding. Cook line: cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Manager iced product retemped at 43f 30 minutes later Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740632

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738075

  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. To go menu does not have consumer advisory. Front counter menu has all sushi rolls, raw not identified Observed advisory posted at sushi station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: front counter menu advisory present, Raw rolls identified on front counter menu. Manager waiting for reprint on to go menus **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741109

  • 22-41-4: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 10ppm. Observed large air gap in line and machine unable to pull sanitizer on its own Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (60F - Cold Holding). Manager calling for service. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink blocked by tray of sauces. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. To go menu does not have consumer advisory. Front counter menu has all sushi rolls, raw not identified Observed advisory posted at sushi station. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No complete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice, sushi hot items. Paperwork was under previous ownership and not fully filled out. Emailed manager copy Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Pack prep hand sink, dish hand sink Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At server, back prep, or dish hand sink. Manager replaced batteries in all units Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553456

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dishwasher
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362731

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat in walk-in freezer floor
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by white buckets