KOIZI ENDLESS HIBACHI AND SUSHI EATERY
17012 PALM POINTE DR, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-971-1919
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
AUG 25
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JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches found under prep tables across from 3 compartment sink near ice machine. 1 live roach found under dish machine in between bricks
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082444 | Oct 27, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022012524 | Feb 23, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2016050900 | Oct 6, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance next to dishwashing area. Manager replaced
Cutting board on pull top reach in cooler on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection 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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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched scalp while talking to table, rang food in at posi system, then went into kitchen to take food out to table. I asked employee to stop what she was doing and wash her hands before she brought any food out to the table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in drying rack of three compartment sink by ice machine and cutting board of pull top reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys above pull top reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers on prep tables behind cook line not labeled. Explained importance of labeling products removed from original containers with manager.
Oct 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roach along habachi area wall. 1 dead roach under habachi table closets to kitchen 1 dead roach under prep tables across from 3 compartment sink and dry storage 1 dead roach in corner under soy sauce near ice machine 1 dead roach found under prep tables on cook line under soda machine. 3 dead roaches found under dish machine. Approximately 15 dead roaches in trap under handwashing sink to the right of dish machine. 1 found dead behind computer system on left side of sushi bar.
Oct 28, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches found under prep tables across from 3 compartment sink near ice machine. 1 live roach found under dish machine in between bricks
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roach along habachi area wall. 1 dead roach under habachi table closets to kitchen 1 dead roach under prep tables across from 3 compartment sink and dry storage 1 dead roach in corner under soy sauce near ice machine 1 dead roach found under prep tables on cook line under soda machine. 3 dead roaches found under dish machine. Approximately 15 dead roaches in trap under handwashing sink to the right of dish machine. 1 found dead behind computer system on left side of sushi bar.
Oct 27, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches found under prep tables across from 3 compartment sink near ice machine. 1 live roach found under dish machine in between bricks
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roach along habachi area wall. 1 dead roach under habachi table closets to kitchen 1 dead roach under prep tables across from 3 compartment sink and dry storage 1 dead roach in corner under soy sauce near ice machine 1 dead roach found under prep tables on cook line under soda machine. 3 dead roaches found under dish machine. Approximately 15 dead roaches in trap under handwashing sink to the right of dish machine. 1 found dead behind computer system on left side of sushi bar.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrub wire brush in the handwashing sink near the kitchen entrance. Manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the rice warmer. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the back prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the back prep area.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting in the dish washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the employee bathroom. Manager replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles in the cook line area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in the reach in cooler near the ice machine. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding) out at 11:00 temped at 12:30, operator removed to walk in.; re temp at 12:48 krab 43F, cream cheese 50F.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer dripping on to boxes of food. Operator moved food from under dripping.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, curry powder, salt, and cornstarch slurry not labeled. Operator labeled.
Aug 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Kani salad and fish roe
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by tray next to sushi rice dispenser, manager moved.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At right side of sushi bar. Manager put soap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Thawed tuna and salmon for sushi not date marked or time tracked
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employ drinking while cooking meats on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee rinks on sushi line next to plates. Manager removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken pieces in walk in cooler
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used with no handle in crunch. Manager removed the cup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Manager removed water during inspection.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection 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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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. Emailed to operator
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand sink in dish area not properly working
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop Panko at prep table across from ice machine Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up behind the walk-in freeezer fan
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