OTSUKA RAMEN
6800 N DALE MABRY HWY #190, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-252-9111
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over gallon of whole milk in reach in cooler, Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in squeeze bottles in tall reach in cooler across from the ice machine. Observed raw frozen chicken stored over ready to eat cake desserts,in store room closest to doorway,operator moved all items to the appropriate location.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD40 on bottom shelf across from triple sink next to cooking pots. Under food prep table, operator moved the bottle of WD40 to the appropriate location.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to the slicer, employee moved drinks to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed, employee phone on ware washing rack next to prep table with slicer Observed employee book bag on dishwashing racks across from the dishwasher. Employees moved items to the correct location.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fry mix bags stored on the floor in the storeroom next to tall reach in cooler, manager raised items off the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops stored wet in the mop sink next to the exit door, operator had employees hand the mops to dry.
Dec 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Identity of food or food product misrepresented. In-restaurant and take-out menus state Wagu beef available. Invoice from Southeastern Food Supplies only state beef chuck roll.
Oct 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple Frozen chicken stored in direct contact with shopping bags in Reach in chest freezer, located in employee dining area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried tofu 48F at 3:33pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from 11:30pm. Egg noodles 68F at 3:24pm left out at front line cook at 12pm cooled to 63F at 4:19pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried tofu 48F at 3:33pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from 11:30pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Egg noodles 68F at 3:24pm left out at front line cook at 12pm cooled to 63F at 4:19pm
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. In-restaurant and take-out menus state Wagu beef available. Invoice from Southeastern Food Supplies only state beef chuck roll.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Marinated eggs served undercooked without a consumer advisory on menu. Employee began identifying all eggs in menu with a consumer advisory during time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Gusnady.
Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Green mold-like substance, rust, and calcium built-up inside ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 personal drinks on kitchen prep table adjacent to ice machine. 1 personal drinks on top of deli slicer. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located inside back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee removed all personal foods in Reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of bean sprouts stored in floor next to ice machine. Employee relocated bean sprouts to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Clear fishing line used for cutting soft cooked eggs for noodles. Manager removed fishing line during time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water less than 135F, located next to rice cooker. Employee discarded water during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. 4 pots of pork and chicken stock not covered in back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee covered all items during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over Ready to eat bean sprouts, diced tomatoes, and sliced bamboo shooters in back kitchen 3 door Reach in cooler. Manager relocated celery to an approved location during time of inspection.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board not sanitized after washing at three compartment sink by employee. Discussed with operator. Operator placed cutting board to be rewashed in Dish machine.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef in chest freezer in dry storage room. Employees relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ramen 63F, pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night. 12 gallons of pork broth cooled in large stock pot inside back kitchen Reach in cooler.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Soft cooked egg for ramen not identified and no consumer advisory displayed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO tanks not secured next to ice machine. 2 CO tanks not secured in office. Operator secured all tanks during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of bean sprouts stored in floor if front line cook. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. String used to cut ramen egg on front line cook. Operator removed string during time of inspection time.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in front line Reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered chicken during time of inspection.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread bun in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Raw chicken stored over mushrooms in Reach in cooler, back kitchen prep area. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour a bucket of soapy water into Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employees restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Soft cooked egg for ramen not identified and no consumer advisory displayed. Operator posted consumer advisory during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked cooked shrimp, cooked eggs, milk, ramen broth in Reach in cooler, back kitchen prep area. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle next to cash register. Employee labeled bottle during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored over clean dishes on dish rack adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of miso ramen stored on floor of Reach in cooler. Bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor on front line cook. Operator relocated bucket of sprouts 6 inches above the floor during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A choking poster has been provided to the operator. Operator hung poster during time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor inside office.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Electric scooter stored inside back storage area adjacent to chest freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes, celery and other produce stored over Ready to eat soup in Reach in cooler in back kitchen prep area. Operator relocated all unwashed vegetables during time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour, sugar, and MSG bins in back storage area.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection 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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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager washed his hands at the 3 compartment sink. I explained to him to use a designated hand washing sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Had the manager to close the employee bathroom.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Shrimp Flour mix base 70 f 2nd temp operator moved to reach in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in flour bin employee removed
Food stored on floor. Water bottle cases on floor in dry storage area. Flour mix bags in boxes on floor in dry storage area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee moved to bottom shelf
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.