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TSUNAMI SUSHI AND HIBACHI GRILL

TSUNAMI SUSHI AND HIBACHI GRILL has 6 health inspections on file for its BRANDON location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2020 Badlands Drive
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909603

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on flip top cooler doors at cookline.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on ketchup and wasabi sauce on storage shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf over flip top coolers. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers stored over ready to eat cucumbers in walk in cooler. Operator placed peppers on lower shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in container of scallion and fish on cookline. Operator removed paper towels, replaced with food grade paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Imitation crab held at 45F. Operator placed in lower cooler area **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Hand sink at wait station used as dump sink, observed ice in sink. Manager discussed with staff. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766524

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Discussed using food grade material. Operator currently using Bounty for sushi station
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has a couple new hires with in 60 days of hire

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766381

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8770898

  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed excessive grease on hood system and on wall where flat top extends past hood Warning
  • 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 0ppm. Manager called for service and set up three compartment sink Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken in Togo bags in reach in freezer by dish Warning
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Fresh Salmon, manager was able to get proof of aquaculture from distributor Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491937

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 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. Trash can

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371281

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating meal on prep table adjacent to dish machine Observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on floor in kitchen
  • 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. Observed dish machine tested at 0ppm Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink and tested sanitizer at 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation