OISHI SUSHI
498 ATHENS ST UNIT A&B · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched soiled handle of reach in cooler then touched clean handle of wok without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager -Employees going through dirty drapes in door way and working with food without washing hands **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lined all fresh fish on sushi bar **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above sauce in reach in cooler **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook has soiled gloves on while touching clean plates **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. snapper (47F – Cold Holding); tuna (47F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47F – Cold Holding) in sushi bar cooler, operator put bags of ice in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on cart on cook line, degreaser removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager unable to identify the symptoms and prevention for food borne illnesses **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids and utensils in hand sink by soup warmer, items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill container of water, discussed proper use of hand sinks **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103, they had the employees sign and date that have not had employee training completed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by three compartment sink, soap restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as a public health paperwork not completed **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Louis on sushi line no employee training, operator states employee has been employed here over 60 days **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler, drink removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food on prep table next to rice warmer **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of fish on floor in walk in freezer, bucket of sauce on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above cut and washed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator moved mushrooms **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:35 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.