TAMAYA SUSHI
2430 US-27 #390, Clermont FL 34714 · 9042388696
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,140
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019036181 | Jun 7, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | $540 |
| 4--2019019029 | Feb 20, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 21 findingsThe state's own report →
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. -0 ppm. Sanitizer container was empty. Operator replaced with new container of sanitizer, primed machine and ran again, 50 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Commercially processed ROP frozen tuna not removed from package prior to thawing. Product was thawed completely.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -breading bowls in dish area have residue buildup -shelves in walk in cooler are soiled -spray hose at triple sink -cutting board on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator provided.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -various containers in kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout the kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -clean utensils in black bin in server area not facing all one direction
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. -ground tuna in reach in cooler on cook line -tuna in reach in cooler on sushi line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor drains are soiled/have accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. -smoked salmon in walk in freezer, operator placed on shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in back kitchen has residue buildup -hand sinks, triple sink and mop sink are soiled -garbage cans are soiled -gaskets on all coolers are soiled -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup -exterior of all coolers and equipment on cook line are soiled -rolling carts in kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door
Stored food not covered. -shrimp tempura on walk in freezer
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -inspector had to use flashlight in walk in cooler to see items.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the kitchen
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by co2 tanks by dish machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine in server area missing a front panel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior and exterior of fryer cabinets heavily soiled -exterior of all reach in coolers on cook line, server area and front line are heavily soiled -gaskets and sides of doors on walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers are heavily soiled -mop sink, broom, dust pan, hand wash sink faucets all heavily soiled -filters on hood suppression system heavily soiled -area around wok heavily encrusted -exterior of flour and sugar containers on rack by triple sink -exterior of dish machine -cloth curtains at entry to kitchen soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -avocados on sushi line
Walk-in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over dumplings in walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -dumplings (46F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Recheck 41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelf above triple sink holding cookware -interior of ice machine on server line -interior of microwave
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by co2 tanks by dish machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sauces in reach in cooler on sushi line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. -3 under dish machine, operator cleaned and sanitized
Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine in server area missing a front panel.
Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris in walk in freezer. Floor drains under triple sink and dish machine are heavily soiled.
Food stored on floor. -mayo by back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior and exterior of fryer cabinets heavily soiled -exterior of all reach in coolers on cook line, server area and front line are heavily soiled -gaskets and sides of doors on walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers are heavily soiled -mop sink, broom, dust pan, hand wash sink faucets all heavily soiled -filters on hood suppression system heavily soiled -area around wok heavily encrusted -exterior of flour and sugar containers on rack by triple sink -exterior of dish machine -cloth curtains at entry to kitchen soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -avocados on sushi line
Stored food not covered. -tempura shrimp in walk in freezer, operator covered.
Walk-in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. -open pan of chicken over open pans of fish. Operator corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior spray hose -ice machine -interior reach in cooler on front line -microwave
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sauce containers in walk in
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -handle on reach in cooler on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer -drains under triple sink and dish machine
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -front reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior and top back of fryer cabinets -filters on hood suppression system -underside of shelf over grill -equipment door handles in kitchen -gaskets on walk in and reach in coolers
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -back door
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -server area, Take out containers.Operator corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -bulk beef in triple sink. Operator turned on running water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed cabbage over cooked rice in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -over prep table in kitchen
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelf over triple sink holding clean inverted dishes -interior fryer vat -top of stove cooktop -interior of rice cooker -cutting boards on sushi line
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in garlic in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -in kitchen
Lights not functioning under hood suppression system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -exterior sides of all cooking equipment -gaskets on walk in cooler door, all reach in cooler doors -exterior of rice and flour containers -mop sink -drain attached to dish machine -shelves on front line -hood filters over cook line -shelves under cooking equipment on cook line. -storage shelves holding flour and rice containers in kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on prep table in kitchen
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate23 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.0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -whole raw lobster over edamame in walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over sauces in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -commercially processed shrimp tempura (47F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Bleach stored next to oil under prep table.
Board Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelf over triple sink holding clean inverted dishes -interior fryer vat -top of stove cooktop -interior of rice cooker -cutting boards on sushi line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -by boxes near cook line
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Sushi rice.Provided a copy of time as a public health control to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice bin at soda station
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in garlic in walk in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cook line -walk in freezer floor
Food stored on floor. -fish in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -in kitchen
Lights not functioning under hood suppression system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink on front line
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -by cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -exterior sides of all cooking equipment -gaskets on walk in cooler door, all reach in cooler doors -exterior of rice and flour containers -mop sink -drain attached to dish machine -shelves on front line -hood filters over cook line -shelves under cooking equipment on cook line. -storage shelves holding flour and rice containers in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -at front counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed cucumbers over sauces in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on prep table in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -multiple containers in dry storage area
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. -2 in rear handsink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelf behind bar.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken over blanched broccoli in sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server side station in back
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab mix in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)In batter in sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line 2) cooked rice container in walk in cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Switched with mens that was covered
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Lid handle to sandwich top reach in cooler in kitchen broken
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickled ginger at sushi bar
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep table and sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spade by rice cooker in kitchen 82F Manager discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters over equipment on cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes behind the sushi line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch pan by fryer
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.