Tampa, Hillsborough County

EBISU SUSHI SHACK

5116 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa, FL 33603

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 2, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 24604645

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle water stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24604646

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.

Dec 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24240176

High 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using three compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly three compartment sink tested 100 ppm of chlorine.

31B-02-4

Detail 24240175

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line.

12B-13-4

Detail 24240174

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on front line. Employee removed drink and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24240173

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 23786186

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees at time of inspection.

31B-03-4

Detail 23786184

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23786188

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23786187

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cutting boards at sushi bar. Employees relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23786185

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in dry storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 23786189

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw salmon on reach in freezer.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 23437303

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-14-4

Detail 23437300

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23437301

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

21-12-4

Detail 23437299

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 23437302

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in kitchen

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 22929857

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22925513

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over prepped salads in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22925514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw tuna 48 F Operator put in reach in cooler to bring back to temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22925515

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked shrimp 90 F, cooked salmon and crab stick 83 F, food items kept out on top of reach in cooler. Operator put in reach in cooler to bring to temperature. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22925511

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink . Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22925510

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22925509

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22925506

Intermediate - 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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22925512

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22925508

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22925507

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab Rangoon in reach in freezer in dry storage. Warning

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22593526

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 22593527

Intermediate - 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.

14-09-4

Detail 22593529

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22593528

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 22095632

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical bottles stored on service rack in dining room area.

31A-09-4

Detail 22095631

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash in front kitchen area

14-09-4

Detail 22095634

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22095630

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen near soup

12B-09-5

Detail 22095627

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed operator chewing gum while making sushi.

08B-47-4

Detail 22095628

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food in dry storage

21-12-4

Detail 22095629

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22095633

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with blue lid not labeled in back kitchen area

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21838322

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large recycling blue can in kitchen area Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21838316

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

31B-02-4

Detail 21838318

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area near sushi bar

31B-03-4

Detail 21838320

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area near sushi bar

14-09-4

Detail 21838321

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

31B-04-4

Detail 21838314

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area near sushi bar

23-03-4

Detail 21838315

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

25-06-4

Detail 21838319

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not stored 6 inches off floor in dry storage area

21-12-4

Detail 21838317

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21159995

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice in back kitchen area at 117 F and front kitchen area at 101 F. Giving manage a time as a public health control form Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21159996

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen area blocked by large trash cans

31B-02-4

Detail 21159991

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front and back kitchen hand sink

31B-03-4

Detail 21159994

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area

36-24-5

Detail 21159989

Basic - Hole in or other damage to floor in dry storage area

31B-04-4

Detail 21159993

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand sink

25-05-4

Detail 21159990

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in dry storage area Corrected On-Site

21-02-4

Detail 21159992

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On prep table in front and back kitchen area

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20956857

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

36-24-5

Detail 20956858

Basic - Hole in floor in dry storage room

21-12-4

Detail 20956859

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.