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ASIAN CUISINE

2901 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3907400
Grade history
MAR 24
MAY 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall near three compartment sink. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $760

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022045643Jun 23, 2022Nov 8, 2022$360
3--2016018456Mar 15, 2016May 10, 2016$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside walk in cooler cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small white freezer on cooks line.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
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Stored food not covered. Raw Chicken inside reach in frezzer is stored uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked rice, chicken wings and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Rolls (62F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP 7:10 SECOND TEMP 7:20 58F Operator placed in freezer at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handsink used to store cooking utensils. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not operational at time of inspection.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment. Discussed with operator.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in front server area in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling covers missing in back room with mop sink. Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on makeline behind reach in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled, above soda nozzles. Hood filters soiled on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on make line interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in coooler on makeline.
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Rice in walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/36-51-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and walk in cooler shelving.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 ants on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall near three compartment sink. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/36-51-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee plate of food in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee tooth brush and toothpaste on shelf next to clean dishes.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and walk in cooler shelving.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.