KIWA BRANDON
2020 W BRANDON BLVD STE 160, Brandon FL 33511 · 8134282115
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021058049 | Dec 6, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid on shelf under hand sink at sushi bar. Operator placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk rice. Operator replaced with scoop with handle.
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. Diced raw tuna thawed in unopened reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler at sushi bar. Operator removed from packaging
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on counter at wait station. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to wrap fish at sushi bar. Operator did not have proof that paper towels used were constructed of food grade material. Operator replaced all paper towels with wax paper.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved mop bucket.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic tub in hand sink at wait station. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator discarded contents.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice. Operator removed bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle observed on prep table.Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket observed stored on box of avocado at sushi bar. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in sushi bar preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle, Operator removed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep surface. Operator placed on lower shelf
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For fresh farm raised salmon. Manager was able to obtain proof of aquaculture for Farm Raised Salmon from vendor
Hand sink on sushi station converted to prep sink, only making 1 hand sink for area. Server station expanded, hand sink used to clean plates, tea station, and soda machine added. Dish machine added. Mop sink moved to back left corner of kitchen. Hand sink removed from left side of three compartment sink. Dry storage closet added 2 double door reach in coolers. Dry storage racks installed with bottled beverages and single service items in hallway leading to bathrooms. 2 make line coolers added and prep table added. Only hand sink in kitchen is in back left corner. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/..
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Additional prep station added by dish area blocking direct access to a hand sink. Server station remodel has sink but only used for rinsing containers.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At server station, left sushi bar station and left side of three compartment sink
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.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a board, employee removed board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee on sushi area and in kitchen, employees put on hair restraint.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.