Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SUSHI NINJA TAMPA LLC

3018 W KENNEDY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321510
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340760
DBPR license3917489

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee Alka-Seltzer over prep table in kitchen.

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked vegetables in reach in cooler . Operator relocated at time of inspection.

#11High Priority03F-02-5

High 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 cannot be determined. No time mark on sushi rice. Operator time marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pans in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator relocated at t8me of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf over prep table in kitchen.

#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee salmon over food for restaurant. Operator relocated at time of inspection.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on bulk boxes of beer for restaurant.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.