SOHO SUSHI
3218 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 8137324845
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in kitchen by reach in coolers at time of inspectionnn
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle door at time of inspection.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on grill low boy cooler at time of inspection. Employee moved chicken to bottom drawer during inspectionnn
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in dining room at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspectionnn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Tank stores next to soda bib boxes not secured at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle on shelves next to clean plate ware. Operator removed bottle during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on some reach in coolers in kitchen are soiled at time of inspection.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink installed missing one side at time of inspection.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed marinating raw beef stored over heads of iceberg lettuce in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved beef to lower shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored on counter on sushi line. Operator removed bottle during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water stored on shelf used to store clean dishes. Operator moved water during inspection to lower shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep stored on single use glove box on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in buckets at time of inspection
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank in back room not secured at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sushi line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers on shelves near walk in in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing around dish machine area
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed in microwave at front of kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in refrigerators in kitchen
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack tile on near dish machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front and back kitchen hand sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); Sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); Imitation crab (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding). Operator placing ice on potentially hazardous foods and in another walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverages container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes were on cooks line and in dry storage
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack tile on near dish machine
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front and back kitchen hand sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed operator thawing frozen fish out at room temperature. Operator placing fish in reach in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line
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