PAUL'S FUSION KITCHEN
4034 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 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 →
Inspection history
9 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.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler at time of inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked crab in reach in cooler 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. Observed prepared foods in kitchen not date marked at time of inspection
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Dish machine tested 100ppm multiple times after.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not labeled at time of inspection.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and drink ice in hand wash sink at front of kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front of kitchen at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white bowl in bulk sugar at time of inspection. Owner removed during inspection.
Feb 26, 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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink by dish machine at time of inspection.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers stored over pre cooked rice and unwashed veggies at time of inspection. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash towel stored in handwashing sink along with food debris at time of inspection. Operator cleaned out hand wash sink
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near dish room blocked by table. Operator moved during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open container drink over prep/cooler area on cooks line Operator moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on table between two cutting boards. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved during inspection
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall
Aug 10, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed operator educational packet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink back by triple sink
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep room grooved
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms need signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall under hoods.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with strip mall
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed operator educational packet.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of escargot. Operator disposed of can
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves to cook food without washing hands
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over vegetables in reach in in back of restaurant. Operator moved.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee dropped utensil on kitchen floor, picked up and put utensil in dish area then proceeded to prep without handwash/glove change.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fry oil containers blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Spoke to operator and they moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink back by triple sink
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 soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep room grooved
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of escargot. Operator disposed of can
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food prep area at beginning of inspection
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms need signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall under hoods.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with strip mall
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken in prep sink thawing at room temp. Spoke with operator and operator turned on cold water to thaw.
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.