ZPAN HIBACHI AND SUSHI BAR
5038 N US HWY 41 · APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County · FL 33572
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Shrimp 44 F- retemp 43F, raw chicken 44 F- retemp 43 F, raw eggs 45 F, cooked noodles 50 F in reach in cooler across from grill. Employee placed some items on ice and place the other in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda machine.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Manager provided 2 food handler certifications and has a total of 4 employees.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near fryers temped 79 F ran water for approximately 2 minutes.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
25-30-4Basic – Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Used gloves left on cutting board.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on display cooler door at sushi bar.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of sushi ginger on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor at server station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:22 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.