Inspection Report

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SUSHI AVENUE

2826 E BEARSS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367862
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387122
DBPR license3912664

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shelled eggs and handled utensils without washing hands Also cook handled raw beef then grabbed clean utensils. Explained to employee they must wash their hands **Warning**

Warning
#8High 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. Sushi rice. Manager time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook rinse hands in three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with debris **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 8-1-2023 **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cased of food on floor In walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#5Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.