SUSHIMOTION
5330 EHRLICH RD #109, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-450-2100
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed inside kitchen. Landed on wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef in freezer over ready to eat eel, manager moved the items so the ready to eat eel is over the raw beef in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. manager moved shrimp to the bottom of a reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.at mop sink next to ice machine in back kitchen, discussed with operator the importance of a vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.by sushi station had a green scrubber on it, and handwashing sink across from triple sink used to wash glasses had a hose piece and a small scrub brush on it, manager removed items from handwashing sinks.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over shredded Cole slaw cabbage in front line Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Jug of purified water, cleaning gloves, and hose stored in Employee handwash sink in dry storage room next to restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal water bottle placed on shelf next to containers of soy sauce and clean plates. Manager relocated bottle to an approved location during time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces at sushi bar not labeled.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line sushi station Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked by speed cart at sushi line. Operator moved cart during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee storing gloved inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee removed gloves during time of inspection.
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. 2 raw tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line sushi station Reach in cooler.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Lip balm stored over container of Ready to eat onion chips on sushi prep line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored oven raw frozen pork, conch, open bag of artic surf clams in Reach in freezer. Employee relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of tofu and shredded provolone cheese in back kitchen Reach in cooler not labeled. Employee labeled during time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonia test kit.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for sushi rice. A plan had been emailed to discussed with the operator during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on shelf next to front sushi prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored with wooden sushi trays. Operator removed purse during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in back kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located at front service sushi prep line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back kitchen behind Employee handwash sink, three compartment sink soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Employee handwash sink and at three compartment sink in back kitchen area. Leaking faucet at Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line sushi station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles containing sauce not labeled at sushi prep line and back kitchen. Employee began labeling bottles during time of inspection.
Jul 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 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. Operator does not have procedure for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Discussed with operator and an educational packet containing the clean up procedure has been sent to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan for sushi rice. Discussed and a form has been provided to the operator during time of inspection.
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. Only 1 employee training certificate available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on employee hand washing sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.
May 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed inside kitchen. Landed on wall.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cabbage in Whirlpool reach in cooler. Raw beef and chicken stored over cream cheese mixture in Avantco reach 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. Operator does not have procedure for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Discussed with operator and an educational packet containing the clean up procedure has been sent to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand washing sink by front service line is blocked by a trash receptacle. Operator removed receptacle at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose was attached to employee hand washing sink in back kitchen area. Operator removed hose during time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Leidy Chamizo
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan for sushi rice. Discussed and a form has been provided to the operator during time of inspection.
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. Only 1 employee training certificate available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on employee hand washing sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold buildup inside ice machine in back kitchen area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled gasket in Avantco reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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