OTSUKA RAMEN
6800 N DALE MABRY HWY #190 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags being used to hold 2 bags of raw chicken in the first reach in chest freezer in back storage area next to office. Educated operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw beef stored over cooked noodles. Employee moved to bottom shelf. Observed raw shrimp stored over milk in reach in cooler on the left of the three compartment sink. Employee moved to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 egg crack stop sale. See stop sale.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed roasted black garlic oil at 80f temped at 12:40 and operator placed into freezer. Operator stated it was pulled out at 10:45. Operator moved product back into reach in cooler on main make line in front. Retemped at 2:35 and dropped to 70f. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted black garlic oil being stored at room temperature at 80f at 12:40 in a serving container on the front cook line. Operator stated that it was taken out at 10. Operator stored in use container in freezer to cool faster and placed other bag sitting at room temperature in the cooler. Retemped at 70f at 2:36. Stop sale issued.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and dish detergent stored on top shelf over alcoholic beverages. Operator moved bleach and dish detergent. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager not present for inspection had an expired certificate from 09/21/2026. Manager that went through the inspection with us had their proof of certification in compliance.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in chest freezer with two split doors in back storage area had build up of liquid and debris on the bottom.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment had expired test strips. Guided operator to replace.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two quart containers being used for rice and flour in the dry storage area next to the office. Educated operator.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back dry storage area in the same room as the employee bathroom.
14-17-4Basic – Clean dish drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located to the left of the three compartment sink.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and jacket observed hanging from dry storage shelves in dry storage area in the same room as employee bathroom. Educated operator to separate employee belongings. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at both dumpsters.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in chest freezer with two split doors in back storage area soiled with build up of debris.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on squeeze bottles in clean dishes rack.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lids on both dumpsters.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator stated the roasted black garlic oil being thawed from freezer at room temperature on top of cold holding unit in front main make line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:31 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.