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IZAKAYA TORI

310 S DALE MABRY STE 160, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-875-4842

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3905835
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tea cup and flask in hand wash sink in dining room. Operator remover during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to dishmachine. Operator refilled during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling food container with water at hand wash sink by dish machine at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by dish machine at time of inspection. Employee gave hand soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with purple liquid at time of inspection. Operator states it's Fabuloso
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Gatorade drink stored on shelf next to clean plate ware in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two red handled tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line at time of inspection n
Basic/10-20-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink by dish machine at time of inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel scrubber stored in hand wash sink next to dish machine at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed. Floor to walk in cooler bent up and warped at time of inspection.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk panko at time of inspection.
Basic/10-01-5
Sep 16, 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken skewers stored over bottled drinks and milk cartons in walk in cooler at time of inspection
High priority/08A-11-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: - Spray bottle with yellow liquid in kitchen not labeled - Spray bottle with purple liquid in server isle not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Observed employee drink on shelf with clean dishes in kitchen - Observed employee drinks stored over clean dish ware on servers isle at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs stored on floor in dry storage at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour at time of inspection. Operator moved scoop to have handle out of product
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice scoop handle in rice warmer at time of inspection. Operator removed scoop and placed in dishroom to wash.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pinkish/black mold like substance in ice machine bin during inspection
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor in store room.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - Observed handle of rice scoop in rice in product - Observed scoop handle in flour in product Operator moved scoop handles during inspection
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris. Reach in freezer near water heater - walk in cooler shelves soiled with a mold like substance and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour bin not labeled at time of inspection
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezers of kitchen. Hood filters.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken on cooks line of sushi side.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2024 · Time Extended
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 scoop in bulk rice.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over garlic and other items in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
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. Sushi rice made at 1:30. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under server station.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezers of kitchen. Hood filters.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over flour for restaurant.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over bulk flour for restaurant in kitchen.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken on cooks line of sushi side.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and bananas on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cooks line.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning
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 scoop in bulk rice.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dry storage areas, wall behind cooks line and through pout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table at sever station.
Basic/21-12-4/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.