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 3
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. Tested 0ppm. Sanitizer was empty. Operator replaced sanitizer, ran dish machine multiple times, test 0ppm. three-compartments sink setup, and recommended to contact dish machine service company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over krab meat mixer in reach-in cooler at sushi bar. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced eel 42-48 F stored in sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Discussed food container fill-line with operator, employee moved cooked eel into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container with water in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top shelf over the miso soup and clean soup bowls in kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.