WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
203 W ALEXANDER ST · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33563
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 7 live flies landing on walls and dirty plates in dish area. 3 live flies on case of sprite soda cans. 3 live flies on server reach in cooler door. Manager began eradicating and cleaning and sanitizing areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar: fish roe (54F – Cold Holding), left on table. Manager moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Sign on register shows: We impose a price adjustment on non-cash transactions that is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Discussed signage to reflect charging customers 3.25% more for credit card use on menus. **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf stored above to go boxes and plates. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed cases of mayo, oil, lemon juice stored outside of main building under overhang by back door. Manager began bringing in all items. Manager showed invoice product was received two days ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
25-11-5Basic – Single-service articles stored outside that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed multiple cases of to go boxes, cups and single service items stored under overhang of restaurant. Manager began bringing in all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:50 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.