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FUSION BOWL CAPHE, LLC

504 E KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-222-0102

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3900108
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from the dining room sitting down and went into kitchen to finish cooking order
High priority/12A-16-4
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 75F front service line owner dumped water
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 2 pieces reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front service line hand washing sink has a drain inside owner removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
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 2 pieces reach in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.white boards on prep line
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on dish plate
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Beef broth in white bucket on floor cooks line walk in freezer buckets of food in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stoved above ready to eat foods walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
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/ observed 4 employees food manager left before inspection started.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table employee moved phone
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Bagged carrots on floor walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black refrigerator above soiled employee removed and sanitized area.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink water only discussion with operator
High priority/12A-20-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food management removed to proper storage reach in cooler by ice Machine raw shrimp over vegetables in drawer
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink up front food catcher inside sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 bottom shelf of reach in cooler. Employee cut the packaging
Basic/06-09-1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table cooks line owner removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Buckets of broth on floor on cooks line manager removed
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 72F front counter management removed
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table water bottle employee drinks
Basic/12B-07-4/Return visit May 19, 2025 · Still observed Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Cook broth in buckets stored on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit May 19, 2025 · Still observed Time Extended
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with sanitizer and began putting dishes away on shelf discussion with management to rewash the dishes not sanitized observed food contact surfaces sanitizer
High priority/22-45-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs personal over ready to eat cream cheese management removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Cooked rice cooked noodles operator determined time and added time marks.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service counter line
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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 3 employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. 3 employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink.both hand washing sinks in front counter service line..
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table water bottle employee drinks
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler not separated employee removed from cooler
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cook broth in buckets stored on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4
Oct 29, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By back door
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand truck blocking sink in kitchen, operator moved it
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and in dry storage
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer
Basic/10-20-4
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By mop sink in kitchen
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Service area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service area
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By 3 compartment sink
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 8, 2023 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler, walk in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 8, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 8, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 8, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with operator.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (44F - Cold Holding); Dairy (46F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Fish (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding) operator opened walk in freezer located in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down the walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By 3 compartment sink
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler, walk in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/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.