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KUCHI SUSHI AND HIBACHI

9206 ANDERSON RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3640706
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13603794
DBPR license3917467

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies on bulk soy sauce in dry storage room. 5 live flies flying round kitchen near walk in cooler. 15 dead flies on floor in electric room next to ice machine. 2 dead flies on floor near 2 compartment sink next to dry storage room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: 3 live flies on bulk soy sauce in dry storage. 1 live fly on on bulk oil under prep table in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw cut beef in metal pan on top of bottled beer in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw beef over raw crab legs in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in Handwash sink on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Wisk in Handwash sink **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eel in reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk flour. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over prep table on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor. Cooks line behind equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in dry storage room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut peppers and onions in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.