SUSHI CAFE
18015 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – 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 the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink until dishwasher machine is sanitizing correctly. Texted three compartment sink at 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Discussed proper usage of handwashing sinks.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided a copy of paperwork.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen near the fountain drink dispense.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored on the flip top unit. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of sauce, meat and fish being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, discussed proper storage with employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. Manager removed clothes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:13 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.