SUSHI CAFE NEW TAMPA LLC

18551 Highwoods Preserve Parkway
Tampa, Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603727

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511053

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to walk-in cooler
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knifes stored between cookline prep tables Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water temped at 70 degrees F on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee discard water Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slime and mold like substance on all reachin cooler gaskets in kitchen
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee monster energy drink stored on walk-in cooler next to sale food Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing at room temperature adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pasta in walk-in cooler Observed employee place raw beef on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510564

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368879

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to fix knife handle Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of soy sauce and ginger stored on floor in kitchen near back door
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 knifes stored between cookline prep table and wall Corrected -observed employee place in dish area Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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
  • 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
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef in walk-in cooler not date marked
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.