SUSHI HOUSE
1901 N 19TH ST, Tampa FL 33605
Last inspected Jan 15, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee thawing fish in handwash sink at front counter area.
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. Employee Alana stated she has been working since 11/6/24
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per operator sushi rice was put out at 3:30.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 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.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table in kitchen.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Arizona tea in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Operator had invoices for month of December emailed. Discussed with operator that all invoices must be kept on site.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per operator Sushi rice was made at 4 pm. Operator time marked 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. Knife in handwash sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has three compartment sink set up without the rinse step. Operator has employee set up correctly at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken of metal reach in cooler in dry storage room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice in dry storage room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees waters in reach in cooler in dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers throughout establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and Sushi bar.
Water draining onto floor surface at metal reach in freezer in dry storage 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.