SUSHI CAFE
18015 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY, Tampa FL 33647 · 6262331911
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind door to kitchen entrance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food soiled shelves in the walk in cooler.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 14, 2026□ 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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Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of sauce, meat and fish being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, discussed proper storage with employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink until dishwasher machine is sanitizing correctly. Texted three compartment sink at 50ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Discussed proper usage of handwashing sinks.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided a copy of paperwork.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen near the fountain drink dispense.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored on the flip top unit. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of sauce, meat and fish being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, discussed proper storage with employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. Manager removed clothes.
Jun 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen on the prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles above the prepping area and dish washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the reach in cooler on the cook line being soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen on the prep table.
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. Person in charge couldn't provide proof of training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles above the prepping area and dish washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an container with an employee wallet and phone being stored above the flip top unit. Discussed proper storage with manager. Person in charge removed.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler, freezer and dry storage area. Person in charge placed all items in shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the reach in cooler on the cook line being soiled with food debris.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed a hole in the floor that exposes plumbing pipes near the cook line that was covered by wood pieces. Person in charge stated that they have been working on working on the pipes during their closed hours.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping clothes in use with no sanitizer buckets. Person in charge removed.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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. Raw meats over prepared vegetables
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on make staione
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under and behind equipment in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pasta in walk-in cooler Observed employee place raw beef on bottom shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to walk-in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knifes stored between cookline prep tables Corrected -observed employee remove
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water temped at 70 degrees F on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee discard water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slime and mold like substance on all reachin cooler gaskets in kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee monster energy drink stored on walk-in cooler next to sale food Corrected observed employee remove
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing at room temperature adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action observed employee place in walk-in cooler
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 to operator
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. Emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef in walk-in cooler not date marked
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to fix knife handle Corrected-observed employee discard
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of soy sauce and ginger stored on floor in kitchen near back door
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 knifes stored between cookline prep table and wall Corrected -observed employee place in dish area
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.