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SIJANG EATERY

SIJANG EATERY maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

17605 Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921196

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between reach in coolers Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged of tuna thawed inside ROP package. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Found multiple phones, charging cables, speakers, jacket, child shoe, bags stored over preparation tables. Manager had employees move all belongings. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Soiled foil next to grill holding clean utensils. Discussed with operator storing clean utensils on clean surfaces. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple containers of utensils stored in water under 135F. Manager removed and replaced with 135F water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food stored in soiled containers. Exterior of bins in storage rack soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and forks not inverted on front counter. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of cow tendons thawed in standing water. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Found multiple containers of food without labels. Manager labeled all containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in entire kitchen. Warning
  • 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Bottle of oil packaged in Japan without any English writing. Not able to verify source. Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon and tuna stored on top of paper towels in container to thaw. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored in container above ready to eat food in standing walk in fridge with training documents taped to it. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple containers opened for more than 24 hours without date marking. Discussed with operator correct date marking procedures. Warning
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tuna thawed inside packaging. Noodles stored in container to soak next to dishwasher machine. Dishwasher gray water splashing into container. Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Bottle of oil packaged in Japan without any English writing. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Raid stored next to hot sauce on bottom shelf of green storage rack to right of kitchen. Operator moved chemical from area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards stained with food debris. Prep tables all soiled with debris Old food debris observed inside bowl wrapped in cling wrap being used to shape rice. operator stated it was from yesterday and took it to dish machine. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on right of kitchen used as dump sink and washing sink. Discussed with operator that handwashing sinks can only be used for hand washing. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish not identified on menu. Discussed with operator needing to change menu to show exactly what is raw or undercooked. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On right of entire kitchen. Manager placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-06-5:Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Bottle of oil used for bread cutting machine has only Japanese labeling. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed consumer advisory and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 6/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758717

  • 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. Observed bowls being used as scoops in dry storage containers on the cook line.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon used for rice and several utensils in a container in a container of water temping at 70F. Discussed proper temperatures with employees,
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping clothes being stored on the cutting board in the kitchen cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729278

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in potato starch. Operator remove cup Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between table and cold table. employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature Operator placed in reaching cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replace paper towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595555

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594962

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 01/19/2024 Observed: 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. Emailed to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate 01/20/2024 Time Extended
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - 01/19/2024 Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of can of ketchup stored on floor under prep table Warning Priority: Basic 01/20/2024: Time extended
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 01/19/2024 Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate 01/20/2024 Time Extended
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 01/19/2024 Observed: 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. Emailed to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate 01/20/2024 Time Extended

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543461

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of can of ketchup stored on floor under prep table Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two reachin coolers on cookline Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water temped at 69 degrees F Corrected-observed employee discard water Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor Corrected observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is not properly working, machine is having electrical issues and is unable to turn on. Location does not have a 3-compartment. Establishment was attempting to wash dishes in the 2-compartment prep sink and sanitize dishes in hand sink located in dish area. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shelled eggs stored behind green onions in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee place raw shelled in front of green onions on cookline Corrected On-Site 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. Observed spring rolls (126F - Hot Holding), Manager placed spring rolls in fryer to reheat to 180 degrees F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Emailed to operator Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink is being used to to sanitize dishes 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
  • 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. Emailed to operator Warning

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536559

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed