KUCHI SUSHI AND HIBACHI
9206 ANDERSON RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak and raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 droppings under storage shelves in storage room next to walk-in cooler. 40 droppings under dry storage shelves at kitchen. 30 droppings under storage shelves in dry storage next to office. 20 droppings in utility room. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Sushi rice, operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of fried rice (126F – Hot Holding)stored on prep table at cook line. Operator stated that it was cooked 30 minutes ago, and reheated in wok, re temped 178 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple food equipments stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked noodle and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice bin at wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees drinks with no lids and no straws stored on prep tables at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine has no chlorine available. Establishment has chlorine to setup three compartment sink for manually sanitize food contact surfaces. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop, ice cream scoops and multiple cooking equipments stored in standing water temped at 73-82 F. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Peeled onion, peeled/cut carrots and various food items in walk-in cooler. A few cases of raw chicken, scallops and food items in walk-in freezer. Cooking oil, sauces and dry food items at kitchen. Operator stated that large delivery occurred 30 minutes before inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin at kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.