IAI SUSHI
3691 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813.932.1111
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 live ants on wooden counter top connected to hand washing sink. Employee killed all ants and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in food containers in flip flops unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen pork in front line Reach in freezer. Operator relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter attached to faucet of Employee handwash sink. Located adjacent to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to small chest freezer soiled with black mold-like substance. Located in dining room.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Food containers stored as clean Peelers stroked as clean have a build up of food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In rear of kitchen hand wash sink blocked by boxes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter used for drinking water installed on hand wash sink at rear of the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls, strainers and utensils not inverted or protected.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored on soiled countertop.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass of sushi cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table behind curtain
Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.shelving,tables and legs, exterior of foxed equipment
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on cook line containing foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler handles at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease at time of inspection.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen entrance hand sink
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by dish washing machine ambient air temperature 48 f Cold holding: raw salmon 46 f cook rice 46 f cook curry 45 f cream cheese 46 f operator removed to freezer 2nd temp Reach in cooler prep station Cold holding: butter 47
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some items are not identified with indications on menu
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees one is food manager and one is employee employee is expired
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen entrance hand sink
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 live ants on wooden counter top connected to hand washing sink. Employee killed all ants and sanitized area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by dish washing machine ambient air temperature 48 f Cold holding: raw salmon 46 f cook rice 46 f cook curry 45 f cream cheese 46 f operator removed to freezer 2nd temp Reach in cooler prep station Cold holding: butter 47
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.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some items are not identified with indications on menu
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. Manager singed and employee signed
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees one is food manager and one is employee employee is expired
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on trap on floor under three compartment sink and 1 dead roach under dish washing machine operator removed all dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen entrance hand sink
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.