TSUNAMI SUSHI AND HIBACHI GRILL
2020 BADLANDS DR, Brandon FL 33511
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
MAR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Imitation crab held at 45F. Operator placed in lower cooler area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018050743 | Sep 4, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in container of scallion and fish on cookline. Operator removed paper towels, replaced with food grade paper towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Imitation crab held at 45F. Operator placed in lower cooler area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Hand sink at wait station used as dump sink, observed ice in sink. Manager discussed with staff.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on flip top cooler doors at cookline.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on ketchup and wasabi sauce on storage shelf. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Operator removed tongs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf over flip top coolers. Operator inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers stored over ready to eat cucumbers in walk in cooler. Operator placed peppers on lower shelf
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Discussed using food grade material. Operator currently using Bounty for sushi station
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. Operator has a couple new hires with in 60 days of hire
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager called for service and set up three compartment sink
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken in Togo bags in reach in freezer by dish
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Fresh Salmon, manager was able to get proof of aquaculture from distributor
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.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed excessive grease on hood system and on wall where flat top extends past hood
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink and tested sanitizer at 100ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Observed employee voluntarily discard
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating meal on prep table adjacent to dish machine Observed employee voluntarily discard
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on floor in kitchen
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.