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WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

203 W ALEXANDER ST · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33563

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429770
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718796
DBPR license3917357

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked rice (57F – Cooling since 8:30pm, time taken 12:15pm following day).

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (57F – Cooling since 8:30pm, time taken 12:15pm following day).

Stop Sale
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of cleaning powder on cook line next to vinegar. Spray bottle of cleaner on rack by bin of salt. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server hand sink blocked by cart. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 2

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server hand sink

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed visibly soiled toys attached to squirt bottles on hibachi carts. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.