FUJI BUFFET TAMPA INC
3904 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
□ 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.
JAN 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017042719 | Jun 14, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in sushi area had utensils in it at time of inspection.
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and debris under around kitchen equipment on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Test 0ppm.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed prep table with soap, and wiped table with wiping cloth, then handled food wraps and engaged in portioning food with wraps without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs stored over unwashed vegetables
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding) stored in sushi cooler.
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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Sushi rice and sushi items on buffet are missing time marks. Operator time marked at time of inspection.
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/ 7 food employees working at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled paper towels
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. No food manager onsite, employee unable to provided proof of training for all employees.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. printer is not working. Posted handwritten advisory
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and debris under around kitchen equipment on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Snow crab legs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Oil containers stored on floor on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes stored on prep tables and cooking range in kitchen.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub pad in hand wash sink next to habachi area at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to habachi station. Operator brought paper towels at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large plastic togo bowl in bulk dry rice at time of inspection. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee energy drink stored on top of dish machine. Operator disposed of drink during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed large knife stored in between two lift top reach in coolers on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator removed knife to be cleaned during inspection.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on stacked clear food don't stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator had dishwasher start re-cleaning food containers during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator keeping fish for two hours. No written plan. Had operator add to existing time as a public health control paperwork they had for sushi rice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear togo style food containers stored in bulk sugar and bulk flour at time of inspection. Operator removed all bowls during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to reach in cooler at time of inspection. Operator had employee move drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and speaker stored on shelf above pre table at time of inspection. Operator had employee removed knife during during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator placed all food on shelves during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee removed knife during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen behind dish machine at time of inspection
Jan 23, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. - Can opener soiled with food debris at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel scrub pad in hand wash sink in dining room by entrance to kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in dining room by entrance to kitchen at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two clear plastic bowls in bulk flour bin. Operator removed bowls during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in storage area. Operator moved bagged onions to shelf during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line soiled at time of inspection.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw flounder stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved flounder bellow all ready to eat foods at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad in hand wash sink on kitchen line. Operator removed scrub pad during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed togo soup container in bulk sugar during inspection. Operator removed and discarded at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table/reach in cooler. Operator disposed of drink.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. Operator moved buckets to shelf
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler in kitchen during inspection.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Observed raw chicken stored over cut washed vegetables in back walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf during inspection - Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pans of salmon I walk in cooler. Operator moved during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener on table by back door
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hand wash sink in server area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Sent operator papers for time as a public health control and explained how to fill out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and fish in walk in without labels. Spoke with operator about importance with labeling ready to eat food held longer than 24 hours during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board table but hand wash sink on cooks line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of sugar scoop in sugar bin in kitchen. Operator moved handle out.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in near cooks line.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tofu in walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee jacket hung on sink closest to walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in coolers.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom missing one sink, second sink not functional. Two operational sinks still available at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls/food containers used as scoops in flour and rice. Operator removed during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on cutting board during inspection. Operator removed drink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic bus pans on clean shelf broken. Lids also broken.
Food stored on floor.observed fryer oil stored on floor in storage room. Operator removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease on sides of line cooks equipment/gas lines during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in front cooler rusted
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in back cooler. Chicken and beef.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in dried rice during inspection. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open soda can on prep table during inspection. Operator moved can
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with pasta on floor in front walk in. Operator moved to shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage in kitchen at hand wash sinks. Operator printed new signs and hung them during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front walk in cooler.
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.