HEFUN ASIAN FUSION
4952 RIDGEMOOR BLVD, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 727-754-7828
Last inspected Apr 14, 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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 70F, egg wash 48F, cabbage 48F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Sushi bar- food container lined with paper towel. Operator removed paper towel.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Em Loyee touched raw chicken with glove and did not wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 45F cold holding in a pan above the make table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on on or above prep tables
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liner under fish and multiple vegetables. Discussed the need to line pans with products approved for food contact.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna thawed in ROP packaging
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 not removed from ROP package before thawed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter behind sushi bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line the bottoms of food containers. Discussed the need to use a liner made of material approved for food contact.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap empty at hand wash sink. Operator replenished soap during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in walk in cooler and cooked pasta in freezer no date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter behind sushi bar near food and clean equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers.
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 70F, egg wash 48F, cabbage 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (70F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter for 3.5 hours, second temp 52F see stop sale; cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding) second temp 47F see stop sale; Beef (46F - Cold Holding) second temp 39F; raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) second temp 44F; bean sprouts (71F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F; egg wash (48F - Cold Holding) operator did not relocate, see stop sale. All food has been in the flip top cooler across from the grill for 3.5 hours. Operator relocated to the freezer for rapid chill. butter (50F - Cold Holding) in small flip top cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator relocated. Discussed not filling food above the fill line. Second temperature 45F Walk in cooler: butter (44F - Cold Holding) operator relocated to freezer. Second temperature 42F. Temperatures have not been taken since 11am per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers.
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. For 2 employees named Ketchup and Ronald. Manager had both employees read and sign 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 has procedure form printed but did not complete. Discussed with manager.
Food stored on floor. Container of ginger stored on the floor behind the sushi counter. Operator relocated.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 200ppm. Operator refilled, second test 100ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator relocated.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on lift too coolers across from fryers/grill
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of the restroom then went into kitchen to prepare to go orders without washing hands - discussed with manager who then talked with the employee- employee then washed hands
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored on top of cooked vegetables at cook line - discuss3d with cook - cook relocated raw chicken
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.employee washed hands in triple sink - directed employee to the wash hands in hand wash sink she then washed hands in hand wash sink - reviewed with the manager proper hand washing
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping bucket stored inside hand wash sink near sushi bar - discussed with manager - bucket relocated
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area- employee portioning sauces in dining room - reviewed with manager - employee relocated to kitchen
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line - discussed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled shelves in walk in cooler - discussed with manager - soiled gaskets in kitchen and sushi bar areas
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues near ice machine in kitchen - reviewed with manager
Stored food container of sauce not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in kitchen under prep table near freezer
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple within kitchen Priority: Basic
Observed: Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic
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.