EBISU SUSHI SHACK

5116 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA 33603

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747837

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cutting boards at sushi bar. Employees relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in dry storage.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw salmon on reach in freezer.
  • 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/ 5 employees at time of inspection.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778392

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in kitchen

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8693343

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599124

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab Rangoon in reach in freezer in dry storage. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over prepped salads in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw tuna 48 F Operator put in reach in cooler to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked shrimp 90 F, cooked salmon and crab stick 83 F, food items kept out on top of reach in cooler. Operator put in reach in cooler to bring to temperature. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink . Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. 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: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377033

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.