University, Hillsborough County

ICHIBAN SUSHI

2786 E FOWLER AVE #A, University, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
6 High Priority
May 6, 2025
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 21

22-45-4

Detail 23755249

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was washing dishes in the two compartment sink with soap and water only then placed dishes into a bucket to dry. Discussed with employee to use dish washing machine to sanitize the dishes

08A-04-5

Detail 23755237

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw salmon over unwashed onions reach in Cooler by dish washing machine employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23755234

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat sauces soda fridge in sushi bar line

01B-02-5

Detail 23755251

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice held overnight at 71 f degrees in rice pot in the dining room. No ph meter or approved variance

03A-02-5

Detail 23755252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks across from stove raw fish 45 f employee moved fish to freezer. 2nd temp 42 f Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23755238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice held overnight at 71 f degrees in rice cooking pot.

11-07-5

Detail 23755242

Intermediate - 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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23755239

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in hand washing sink by kitchen exit

53A-14-4

Detail 23755233

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 23755247

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

14-05-4

Detail 23755248

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In freezer by register. Frozen fish wrapped sitting on cardboard lining.

12B-02-4

Detail 23755244

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on service line. Discussed with employee to not eat in a food preparation area.

33-19-4

Detail 23755232

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-01-5

Detail 23755236

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching sugar in bin by the reach in coolers on cooks line.

10-07-4

Detail 23755240

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in pitcher at 82 degrees by miso soup station.

35B-02-4

Detail 23755246

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On sushi bar back side by dishes

33-11-4

Detail 23755235

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-18-6

Detail 23755250

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-47-4

Detail 23755243

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Black tape on handle of reach in soda cooler by sushi area.

14-20-4

Detail 23755245

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf by reach in freezers on cooks line.

29-49-6

Detail 23755241

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom shelf on cooks line across from stove

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23454734

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored over cut cabbage in reach-in cooler on cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 23454729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A carton of heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Employee put it in reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23454731

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of miso soup (108F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top. Operator reheating at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23454730

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table on cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 23454732

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin. Operator moved handle up.

10-07-4

Detail 23454733

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water at 78 F. Repeat Violation

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

02C-02-5

Detail 22936947

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Food throughout kitchen not date marked. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22936950

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22936953

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near server station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22936948

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22936952

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back screen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 22936946

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cornstarch lid cracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 22936949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in corn starch. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Scoop handle in corn starch Discussed with operator. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 22936951

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time Extended

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 22818981

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine over utensils. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22818992

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 49 F, shrimp 51 F in reach in cooler, employee placed on ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22818977

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 2 compartment sink. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22818987

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of vinegar in handwash sink, removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22818982

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training certifications are expired. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22818975

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22818974

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

24-05-4

Detail 22818978

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near server station. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22818980

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22818983

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22818991

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22818985

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back screen door. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 22818976

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cornstarch lid cracked. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22818979

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in corn starch. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22818986

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temped 83 F. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 22818989

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light on table with plates under it. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22818988

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22818984

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22818990

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of corn starch not labeled. Warning

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22432345

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. Gave operator education packet. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22432350

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 22432346

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation tables on cooks line.

51-13-4

Detail 22432349

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator education packet. Corrective Action Taken

51-18-6

Detail 22432347

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

12B-13-4

Detail 22432348

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 cooks line.

06-01-5

Detail 22432351

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing at room temperature. Manager placed items inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21699468

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets inside of hand-wash sink. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21699465

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board used to cut broccoli.

08B-38-4

Detail 21699467

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tempura batter mix on floor. Employee placed food item on to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21699469

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar.

23-03-4

Detail 21699466

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour bins soiled with old food debris.

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 21224794

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not locate written plan that inspector helped to fill out last inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21224793

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen has a gap. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21221865

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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. After further investigation, dish machine had empty bottle hooked up. Operator did not know how to prime new chlorine bottle to change, called maintenance person and they taught dishwasher how to prime dish machine for future reference. Corrected On-Site

12A-29-4

Detail 21221864

High 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. Cook picked garbage off the floor and began to lift reach in cooler to continue working. Inspector spoke with operator and operator had employee wash hands.

08A-04-5

Detail 21221862

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over unwashed produce in reach in cooler in front of dish machine. Operator rearranged items.

03A-02-5

Detail 21221861

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A. Items temping at Fish 56F, Raw shelled eggs 63F, fish 54F B. Ambient air in reach in cooler across from grill 56F C. Items placed in cooler from freezer and another reach in cooler at 11:30. Operator placed items into another unit until a maintenance person can check on unit.

03F-10-5

Detail 21221859

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not locate written plan that inspector helped to fill out last inspection.

35B-01-4

Detail 21221863

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen has a gap.

10-01-5

Detail 21221858

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour bin.

23-03-4

Detail 21221866

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled White fan on shelf over back prep table. All refrigerators exterior have grease buildup on outside.

22-16-4

Detail 21221860

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in freezer and reach in coolers have soiled shelves and old food debris at the bottom.

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 21078878

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning utensils in sink at front counter.

31B-02-4

Detail 21078879

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee replenished paper towels.

02C-02-5

Detail 21078877

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of kimchi in reach in cooler on cookline. Employee date marked.

10-08-5

Detail 21078876

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soft drink station.

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 18

12A-09-4

Detail 20810812

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook washing hands with gloves on in the three comp sink , Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

03F-01-5

Detail 20810804

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20810803

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both handwash sinks in kitchen had items blocking them. We had operator move items.

31A-01-4

Detail 20810797

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20810808

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

03F-10-5

Detail 20810813

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator did not have written plan so we helped operator fill out form. Corrected operator fill out written plan during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20810805

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

50-09-4

Detail 20810799

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20810801

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over clean dishes in dish wash area , Corrected. Employee removed drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20810800

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink was on shelf above back prep table.

35B-01-4

Detail 20810810

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has 2 inch gap.

08B-38-4

Detail 20810807

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor.

21-04-4

Detail 20810806

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 20810811

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 20810809

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exterior of two storage containers were covered with dirt and debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20810798

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves have debris and soil residue.

38-02-4

Detail 20810796

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light panel over dish washing area was out.

21-09-4

Detail 20810802

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wiping cloths were on the food prep table.