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KINGDOM SUSHI TAMPA

4027 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-252-6890

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917850
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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. No poster. Emailed operator educational package
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black bowl in bulk dried rice at time of inspection
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards stored on shelf over triple sink at time of inspection
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water stored on prep table in kitchen at time of inspection
Basic/12B-07-4
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to cutting board at time of inspection
Basic/40-06-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored in mop bucket not set to dry at time of inspection
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Jan 15, 2026Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hand wash sink next to ice 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 inside ice machine at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open soda on shelf over prep table at time of inspection. Operator disposed of drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved to shelf at time of inspection
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over green onions and potatoes in walk in cooler at time of inspection
High priority/08A-04-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored in hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed sponge during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty towel dispenser at hand wash sink in back prep room at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white bowl in bulk rice bin at time of inspection.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed pink employee drink cup on prep table at time of inspection. Operator moved drink to lower shelf during inspection
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee open can drink with straw stored on top shelf at time of inspection n
Basic/12B-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on reach in cooler used for dry food in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 10, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash sink next to sushi bar had towels and scrub pads in it at beginning of inspection. Operator removed all objects from hand wash sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with clear liquid stored next to drink fountain in server isle at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Spoke with employee and they moved drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open cup in kitchen at time of inspection. Spoke with manager and employees about acceptable drink containers in food production areas.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil jugs stored on floor in kitchen. Spoke with operator about storing all food at least six inches off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Aug 26, 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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Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf during inspection
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dicer with dried food particles. Operator moved dicer to dish room during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle in mop sink. Operator labeled during inspection
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cooking at beginning of inspection without hair restraint. Operator put on hat during inspection
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers on clean shelf
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed food containers with broken corners. Operator disposed of containers during inspection
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust inside ice machine during inspection
Basic/14-34-4
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in prep room soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Time Extended
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. Operator couldn't find sheets. Emailed operator educational package
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Operator printed out and had employees present sign during inspection. Operator was instructed to get the rest of staff to sign by the next inspection. Discussed with supervisionAshley V. Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles at mop sink not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Spray bottle at mop sink without label Time Extended
Grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Observed grease on pad around dumpster Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Wall behind triple sink has food debris at time of inspectionTime Extended Time Extended
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. No poster. Emailed operator educational package
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in prep room soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Operator couldn't find sheets. Emailed operator educational package
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles at mop sink not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink and other personal items found with rte foods on shelf in kitchen. Spoke to operator and they corrected
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee without hair restraint cooking
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken cambro lid. Operator disposed of lid.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket testing at below 100ppm. Bucket replaced.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/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.