AHI ASIAN BISTRO
14841 14841 N DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33618 · (813)3745756
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 55F at 12:10am placed on top of Reach in cooler next to fryers at 11:10am cooled to 42F at 12:42pm,
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Food stored on floor. Observed box of drinks on floor near checkout, operator removed drinks from floor.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drink from an open cup in back kitchen area next to Employee handwash sink then began to cut bell peppers without washing hands or wearing gloves first. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and wore gloves at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 55F at 12:10am placed on top of Reach in cooler next to fryers at 11:10am cooled to 42F at 12:42pm,
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter. Vacuum breaker placed at mop sink faucet instead of at splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking for Half and half in Reach in cooler adjacent to kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee added date during time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Tharnthip.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present, no CFM in establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottle located beneath Dish machine.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 personal beverages on top of kitchen prep table adjacent to fryers. Personal beverages on in prep table next to sushi bar Employee handwash sink. 3 personal beverages on prep table adjacent to Dish machine. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from an open cup in back kitchen area next to Employee handwash sink. Employee relocated all beverages to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods in Reach in cooler not identified or segregated, located adjacent to Dish machine. Employee identified and segregated foods during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. 1 container of sauce stored on floor at sushi station. 1 container of sauce and 1 jug of oil stored on floor adjacent to Dish machine. Employee relocated all items onto a shelf during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink adjacent to Dish machine. Employee posted a handwash in sign during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions stored over Ready to eat shredded vegetables, raw sushi salmon, and sauces in Reach in cooler, adjacent to Dish machine. Unwashed mushrooms and zucchini over Ready to eat cooked pasta, cut carrots, shredded vegetables, and sauces in Reach in cooler, adjacent to ice machine. Employee began to relocate some unwashed items to an approved location during time of inspection.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in back kitchen Reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
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. Raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in back kitchen Reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sugar stored on kitchen floor in back storage area.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce and cooked eel in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: rice noodles 73 F, per operator noodles were taken out 1 hour prior. Time temped 3:50. Operator put on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unscathed vegetables on middle reach in cooler near lift top cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled with a mold like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and chopped veggies stored in reach ins without labels
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen area
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee drinking from a open plastic bottle than began prepping produce no hand washing. Discussed with owner the importance of hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw eggs over produce in reach in cooler by hand washing sink back kitchen employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: cook rice 60 f operator placed in cooler. 2nd temp 53 f Cold holding: tempura flour mix 48 f 2nd temp owner moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook chicken in containers closed not open for air flow.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw items not identified on dinner menu. Employee identification on menu.
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. Printed for management and employees to sign
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under three compartment sink employee removed from floor
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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