Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

PAUL'S FUSION KITCHEN

4034 W KENNEDY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367354
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8461852
DBPR license3918498

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority11-04-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed operator educational packet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink back by triple sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep room grooved **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic16-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms need signage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall under hoods. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with strip mall **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 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.