OTSUKA RAMEN
6800 N DALE MABRY HWY #190 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread bun in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Raw chicken stored over mushrooms in Reach in cooler, back kitchen prep area. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour a bucket of soapy water into Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employees restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Soft cooked egg for ramen not identified and no consumer advisory displayed. Operator posted consumer advisory during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked cooked shrimp, cooked eggs, milk, ramen broth in Reach in cooler, back kitchen prep area. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle next to cash register. Employee labeled bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored over clean dishes on dish rack adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of miso ramen stored on floor of Reach in cooler. Bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor on front line cook. Operator relocated bucket of sprouts 6 inches above the floor during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A choking poster has been provided to the operator. Operator hung poster during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor inside office.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Electric scooter stored inside back storage area adjacent to chest freezer.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes, celery and other produce stored over Ready to eat soup in Reach in cooler in back kitchen prep area. Operator relocated all unwashed vegetables during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour, sugar, and MSG bins in back storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.