PACIFIC COUNTER
115 W TYLER ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 727-244-8217
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kimchi 44F raw fish eggs 46F seaweed 44F F kimchi 43F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kimchi 44F raw fish eggs 46F seaweed 44F F kimchi 43F
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee moved from prep table
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine white piece interior
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine white piece interior
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. 1 employee training expired August 2025 Maurice w. Operator stated all other employee trainings were at a different office
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed for one employee missing for 8 manager states it's complete Just not onsite
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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pH meter used to test sushi rice not used according to manufacturer's instructions/no distilled water available. For the sushi rice not testing each batch.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented cans present. Hoisin sauce dented on can shelf.
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Salmon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on prep line across from hand washing sink. Ambient air temperature 63 f Spicy Raw tuna 49F placed into freezer reached 37F, raw tuna 47F placed into freezer reached 47F, cooked mushrooms 50F, masago 53F, cut cabbage 55F, cooked mushrooms 55F operator began to fix the reach in cooler ambient temperature.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Franki bessone
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No marking of a raw product on menu on board wall
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
pH meter used to test sushi rice not used according to manufacturer's instructions/no distilled water available. For the sushi rice not testing each batch.
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. Still was partially frozen employee cut bags at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab mix sitting on the shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mangos unwashed over the kimchi.
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In incorrect position, discussed with operator proper placement of breaker. Moved during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spilled miso paste in dispenser.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front service area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator discards after 4 hours.
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. Frozen tuna, discussed with operator proper thawing of Reduced oxygen packaged fish. Operator opened packages
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.