KELP SUSHI JOINT
6507 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, test 0-10ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink with quat to manually sanitize food contact equipment at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test strips not to used for dish machine. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that 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**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager replaced batteries and working properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of lemon stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:58 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.