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SUSHI CAFE

Food safety records indicate SUSHI CAFE in TAMPA has 5 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

18015 Highwoods Preserve Parkway
Tampa, Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13607077

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of sauce, meat and fish being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, discussed proper storage with employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10881293

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen near the fountain drink dispense.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored on the flip top unit. Employee removed. 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 an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of sauce, meat and fish being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, discussed proper storage with employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. Manager removed clothes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink until dishwasher machine is sanitizing correctly. Texted three compartment sink at 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Discussed proper usage of handwashing sinks.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided a copy of paperwork.

6/23/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10859440

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles above the prepping area and dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the reach in cooler on the cook line being soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen on the prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**

6/13/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10857545

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 8 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles above the prepping area and dish washing area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table. 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. Observed an container with an employee wallet and phone being stored above the flip top unit. Discussed proper storage with manager. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler, freezer and dry storage area. Person in charge placed all items in shelves. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the reach in cooler on the cook line being soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed a hole in the floor that exposes plumbing pipes near the cook line that was covered by wood pieces. Person in charge stated that they have been working on working on the pipes during their closed hours. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping clothes in use with no sanitizer buckets. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen on the prep table. 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. Person in charge couldn't provide proof of training. Warning

12/16/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10700359

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on make staione
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under and behind equipment in kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over prepared vegetables
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.