SUSHI TIME
6417 E COUNTY LINE RD SUITE 104, Tampa FL 33647 · 8133644545
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager moved
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink used as a dump sink and as storage in the dish washing area and sushi line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line.
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of tuna thawed out in its packaging even though instructions on packaging state to remove before thawing. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dish in the handwashing sink near the dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels, soap or handwashing in the handwashing at the end of the sushi bar. Observed no paper towel at the hand washing sink near the front entrance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles being used as scoops in the bulk containers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages being stored above the flip top unit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up/ a mold like substance on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining raw fish trays on line
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not dated. Manager stated it was opened a few days prior. Discussed date marking and discarding after 7 days
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on shelf by tea in server area. manager removed
Observed old menus used to line nonfood-contact walk in cooler shelves.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine on server station. Manager removed
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining raw fish trays on line
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags holding cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air fresheners and cleaners on shelving in server station next to tea. Manager removed
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not dated. Manager stated it was opened a few days prior. Discussed date marking and discarding after 7 days
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi on hard menu and to go menu missing disclosure.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At server hand sink. Manager put soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaner in server station. Manager labeled
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single serve containers in bins of corn starch and sugar.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee foods in server reach in cooler above customer drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on shelf by tea in server area. manager removed
Observed old menus used to line nonfood-contact walk in cooler shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of sugars and starches not labeled in storage. Manager labeled
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed box of miralax on top of paper towel dispenser on cook line. Manager removed
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin preparing food orders on cook line and didn't wash hands prior
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching shirt then began to make customer order without washing hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yinglu Dang 3-14-2019, expired 3-14-2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled
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/ Dezong Zheng, not present and other cfm certificate is expired. Currently over 5 cooks and servers working
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at sushi hand sink on back wall and in server station. And on both cook line hand sinks
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 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line hand sinks
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all three hand sinks in sushi station. Missing paper towels at sushi hand sink on back wall and in server station.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 dish machine tested at 0ppm Corrective action observed employee set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer tested at 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind broccoli in reachin cooler Corrected observed employee move raw shelled eggs in front of broccoli in reachin cooler on cookline
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a spoon stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected observed employee replace
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature Corrected -observed employee move to walk-in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no labels in dry storage area Corrected observed employee label
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