SAKANA RESTAURANT
2908 W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-837-8744
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved strainer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in bulk dry rice at time of inspection. Operator moved bowls during inspection
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved raw shrimp to lower shelf during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on cutting board on front cooler by expo window at time of inspection. Operator had employee move drink during inspectiinnn
Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator removed during inspection.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink in kitchen to fill metal food container at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on some reach in cooler handles in kitchen at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen close to dish machine at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler next to expo window at time of inspection. Operator had employee remove drink during inspection.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender picked up cut lime with her barehand and put in drink for customer. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut carrots in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over rice in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid under handwash sink in kitchen. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee plate of food on reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on bulk boxes of Togo containers.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in under expo window. Operator placed eggs on bottom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand was sink by kitchen front door. Operator moved during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid next to soda machine unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler under expo window grooved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around kitchen equipment soiled with grease and food debris
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light over rice station cover melted/in disrepair.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler under expo window. Operator moved drink during inspection
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on cooks line over ready to eat food. Operator moved during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo bowls in tempura breading and sugar during inspection. Operator removed bowls.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cooks line. Operator spoke with employee on appropriate place to eat.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on strainer on shelves above triple sink
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in server cooler rusted.
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