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SUSHI AVENUE

SUSHI AVENUE maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2826 E BEARSS AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13556477

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10888033

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation 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. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager re-ran the machine and tested at 0ppm again. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat and fish being stored over avocados. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the trays used to place items in the dish machine having a black mold like substance on it. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747023

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer, in the kitchen and dry storage area. Observed cases of food products and frying oil being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, the dry storage area next to the bathroom and in the kitchen near the prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on the door frame in walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment on the cook line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788112

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of avocados being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a case of edamame and imitation crab being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle on the cook line.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold-like substance on the gaskets to the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up on the exterior of the cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed black mold-like substance on the bottom exterior of the dish machine.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and freezer.
  • 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 operator a copy of procedures.

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547287

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine testing at 10ppm. Not currently in use
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
  • 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. Manager time marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee clean hand sink, then rinsed hands in three compartment sink. They then proceeded to make food orders Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in hand sink on cook line and gallons of sauces blocking sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sushi station. Manager put towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546683

  • 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 8-1-2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
  • 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 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387122

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 8-1-2023 Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cased of food on floor In walk in freezer Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area. 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 10ppm Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shelled eggs and handled utensils without washing hands Also cook handled raw beef then grabbed clean utensils. Explained to employee they must wash their hands Warning
  • 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. Manager time marked Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook rinse hands in three compartment sink 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with debris Warning
  • 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. 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: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8307740

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors next to all appliances and stainless steel tables with standing grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove. **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Hood grease trap and stainless steel walls remain soiled with heavy grease. Kitchen staff indicated a company will be responding for cleanup but that she has already applied a degreaser to the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed grease build up on hood ventilation system. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Hood grease trap and stainless steel walls remain soiled with heavy grease. **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Oder remains pungent in kitchen area near three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Smelled strong pungent oder near three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Oder remains pungent in kitchen area near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed large amount of grease on walls n kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Walls behind table top in kitchen next to cooler remain soiled with grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed wall soiled on top behind make table next to small table top reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Walls behind table top in kitchen next to cooler remain soiled with grease **Time Extended**