TOKYO SUSHI BAR
5711 E FOWLER AVE #403, Tampa FL 33617 · 813.983.1822
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed sushi cook cutting cucumbers with their bare hands
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish over beer bottles. Discussed proper storage with operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
Food stored on floor. Observed drinks being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen near the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the spoon used for the rice in a cup of water temping at 74F.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several employee beverages in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish being stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler. Manager corrected storage and removed sauces.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler and on the cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle to the ice touching the ice. Storage corrected.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for rice in water temping 73F.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a sticky residue on the microwave door handle near the fountain machine in the kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed several 5 gallon buckets of sauces on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the spoons used for rice in a container of water temping at 75F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler. Observed the bottom of the prep tables being rusted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area, storage area and cook line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several 5 gallon containers of sauces being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon used to serve rice in standing water temping at 71F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler near the cook line.
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Advised manager to use three compartment sink for sanitizing. Manager set up three compartment sink testing at 100ppm.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area, storage area and cook line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several 5 gallon containers of sauces being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon used to serve rice in standing water temping at 71F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler near the cook line.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub in hand sink next to sushi bar. Manager remove stainless steel.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking a beverage from an open container next to cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Soy Sauce bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed layout of dish area changed and hand sink was removed and originally located inbetween three compartment sink and mop sink. There is a convenient hand sink located close to dish area Sushi bar was cut and hand sink was removed. Currently only sink at the sushi bar is a two compartment sink and one faucet.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen and dish area
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler
Observed several Light shields damaged in kitchen
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed sushi cook cutting cucumbers with their bare hands
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. Sushi Rice. Manager time marked
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cookline or by dish area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed layout of dish area changed and hand sink was removed and originally located inbetween three compartment sink and mop sink. There is a convenient hand sink located close to dish area Sushi bar was cut and hand sink was removed. Currently only sink at the sushi bar is a two compartment sink and one faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen and dish area
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler
Light not functioning. In kitchen to left side of hood system
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed several Light shields damaged in kitchen
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