KIWAMI RAMEN & SUSHI
10262 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-393-0683
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef operator relocated.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs over cook mushrooms reach in cooler cooks line employee removed to proper storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored small metal pan inside sink front of kitchen. Employee removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.by ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. White soy sauce bucket by ware washing area.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sushi line and kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish machine. Hand wash sink on sushi front line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on sushi front line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk sugar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bamboo shoots on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cleaned radishes in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: roast pork 68 F, Per operator pork has been out for 1 hour. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
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. On sushi rice. Operator time marked at time of inspection. Rice made at 11 am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee water bottle in handwash sink at sushi bar. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink near dish machine.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on beer reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked pork 48 F, cooked mushrooms 48 F. Operator put in reach in freezer at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. Items were prepared at 11 am and temped at 2:10.
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. Per operator sushi rice was put out at 11 am. Operator put time mark on five at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water bottle in handwash sink at sushi bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to Three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to Three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on top of reach in cooler at sushi bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of reach in cooler at bar. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor next to prep table.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle over bottled beer at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles on reach in cooler at bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee mucinex on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bamboo shoots and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee emp ergo drink on top of dish machine in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Raw pork on floor in walk in cooler.
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.