SUSHI AVENUE
2826 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-977-8744
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink being used as storage for pans in the kitchen on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door frame.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system vents on the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw tuna thawing in a bowl of water. Discussed prop thawing with operator.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager re-ran the machine and tested at 0ppm again.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat and fish being stored over avocados.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the trays used to place items in the dish machine having a black mold like substance on it.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer, in the kitchen and dry storage area. Observed cases of food products and frying oil being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, the dry storage area next to the bathroom and in the kitchen near the prep area.
Ice buildup on the door frame in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment on the cook line.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 18, 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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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of avocados being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a case of edamame and imitation crab being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle on the cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold-like substance on the gaskets to the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up on the exterior of the cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed black mold-like substance on the bottom exterior of the dish machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and freezer.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice. Manager time marked
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee clean hand sink, then rinsed hands in three compartment sink. They then proceeded to make food orders
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in hand sink on cook line and gallons of sauces blocking sink. Employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sushi station. Manager put towels
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine testing at 10ppm. Not currently in use
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with debris
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 8-1-2023
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 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. Tested at 10ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shelled eggs and handled utensils without washing hands Also cook handled raw beef then grabbed clean utensils. Explained to employee they must wash their hands
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice. Manager time marked
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook rinse hands in three compartment sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with debris
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 8-1-2023
Food stored on floor. Observed cased of food on floor In walk in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area.
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors next to all appliances and stainless steel tables with standing grease.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed large amount of grease on walls n kitchen.
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.