HOT TUNA SUSHI BAR AND GRILLE
3689 TAMPA RD STE 302B 303, Oldsmar FL 34677 · 813-818-8862
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time foods were placed on time and time stamped accordingly
Apr 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish roe 56F held on the counter less than 4 hours,spicy tuna 46F held on counter less than 4 hours. Items were placed in freezer for quick cool. Second temp at 2:05pm Spicy tuna 42F cold holding, fish roe 50F cooling
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 cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time foods were placed on time and time stamped accordingly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food pan stored in hand wash sink behind sushi bar. Operator removed food pan
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented number 10 can of water chestnuts stored on shelf with other foods. Explained to operator about dented cans and what's allowed. Operator removed can during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white plastic shield in ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small metal bowl in bulk citrus salt on cooks line during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled by old food debris at time of inspection
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored next to reach in cooler not secured at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of bread crumbs and citrus salt on cooks line lacking labels at time of inspection.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Establishment using paper towels to line food containers. Discussed that paper towels are not made or approved for food contact.
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator was able to provide evidence from supplier that fish is aqua-cultured and pellet fed during inspection..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (50F - Cold Holding); unable to obtain second temperature green leafy vegetables (51F - Cold Holding), second temperature 47F cooling
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing bowls stored in hand wash sink behind sushi bar.. cook removed bowls from sink. Educated staff that hand wash sinks are for hand washing only.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls in dish area not inverted or protected. Wet nesting present
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf in dish room above clean dishes.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating noodle soup and drinking gator aide in prep area. Employee eating moved food and drinking gator from prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls stored not inverted near dish wash area.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor under equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original containers not labeled with common name.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Glass freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Dec 8, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 59f, cream cheese 52f, raw scallops 51f, heavy cream 52f, walk in cooler. Sushi area- tuna 50f, hamachi 51f, salmon 50f, cooked shrimp 51f, octopus 50f,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups in spice containers.
Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vu Le, expired on 01/19/2022.
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.