PAUL'S FUSION KITCHEN
4034 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink by dish machine at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers stored over pre cooked rice and unwashed veggies at time of inspection. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspection
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash towel stored in handwashing sink along with food debris at time of inspection. Operator cleaned out hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open container drink over prep/cooler area on cooks line Operator moved drink. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on table between two cutting boards. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near dish room blocked by table. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep room grooved Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 16-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms need signage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall under hoods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with strip mall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed operator educational packet. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink back by triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep room grooved Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of escargot. Operator disposed of can Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food prep area at beginning of inspection Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall Warning
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms need signage. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall under hoods. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with strip mall Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken in prep sink thawing at room temp. Spoke with operator and operator turned on cold water to thaw. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 11-04-5:High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed operator educational packet. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of escargot. Operator disposed of can 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. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves to cook food without washing hands Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over vegetables in reach in in back of restaurant. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee dropped utensil on kitchen floor, picked up and put utensil in dish area then proceeded to prep without handwash/glove change. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fry oil containers blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Spoke to operator and they moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink back by triple sink Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 23 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).