University, Hillsborough County

SUSHI AVENUE

2826 E BEARSS AVE, University, FL 33613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Mar 27, 2026
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24474319

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink being used as storage for pans in the kitchen on the cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 24474315

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24474318

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 24474322

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door frame. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24474317

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system vents on the cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 24474320

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw tuna thawing in a bowl of water. Discussed prop thawing with operator.

14-17-4

Detail 24474316

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24169755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24169753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24169752

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24169754

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 24136294

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager re-ran the machine and tested at 0ppm again. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24136288

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat and fish being stored over avocados. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24136290

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the trays used to place items in the dish machine having a black mold like substance on it. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 24136293

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24136289

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24136291

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24136292

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame. Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24136287

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 23675876

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23675875

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer, in the kitchen and dry storage area. Observed cases of food products and frying oil being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, the dry storage area next to the bathroom and in the kitchen near the prep area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23675874

Basic - Ice buildup on the door frame in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23675873

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment on the cook line.

14-17-4

Detail 23675872

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 23433023

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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.

36-34-5

Detail 23433024

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23433025

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of avocados being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a case of edamame and imitation crab being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 23433028

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle on the cook line.

51-13-4

Detail 23433026

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy.

23-03-4

Detail 23433027

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold-like substance on the gaskets to the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up on the exterior of the cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed black mold-like substance on the bottom exterior of the dish machine.

14-17-4

Detail 23433022

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and freezer.

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22761787

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024

03F-02-5

Detail 22761784

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice. Manager time marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 22761785

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee clean hand sink, then rinsed hands in three compartment sink. They then proceeded to make food orders Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22761789

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in hand sink on cook line and gallons of sauces blocking sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22761786

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sushi station. Manager put towels Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22761788

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine testing at 10ppm. Not currently in use

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22454115

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22454116

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22454110

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22454111

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 2023-11-17: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 22454113

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22454114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 8-1-2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22454117

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22454112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22427724

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. Tested at 10ppm Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 22427725

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shelled eggs and handled utensils without washing hands Also cook handled raw beef then grabbed clean utensils. Explained to employee they must wash their hands Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22427730

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice. Manager time marked Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22427726

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook rinse hands in three compartment sink Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22427727

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22427732

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with debris Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22427729

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22427723

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

16-03-4

Detail 22427731

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22427728

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 8-1-2023 Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22427722

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cased of food on floor In walk in freezer Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22427733

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

36-64-5

Detail 22427721

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area. Warning

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-73-4

Detail 22188583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors next to all appliances and stainless steel tables with standing grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove. Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 22188582

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Hood grease trap and stainless steel walls remain soiled with heavy grease. Kitchen staff indicated a company will be responding for cleanup but that she has already applied a degreaser to the surface. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed grease build up on hood ventilation system. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Hood grease trap and stainless steel walls remain soiled with heavy grease. Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22188585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Oder remains pungent in kitchen area near three compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Smelled strong pungent oder near three compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Oder remains pungent in kitchen area near three compartment sink. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22188584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed large amount of grease on walls n kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Walls behind table top in kitchen next to cooler remain soiled with grease. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed wall soiled on top behind make table next to small table top reach in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Walls behind table top in kitchen next to cooler remain soiled with grease Time Extended

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22032126

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored on top of sauce in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Eggs remain in walk in cooler stored on top of bucket of sauce. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed raw eggs in walk-in cooler on top of sauce. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22032130

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed Certified Food Manager Certification. "360Training". Hee S Yoon. Expired 5/10/2023 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Person in charge could not provide proof of food manager certification Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22032128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors next to all appliances and stainless steel tables with standing grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 22032127

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Hood grease trap and stainless steel walls remain soiled with heavy grease. Kitchen staff indicated a company will be responding for cleanup but that she has already applied a degreaser to the surface. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed grease build up on hood ventilation system. Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22032132

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed in-use tongs hanging on oven door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22032131

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Oder remains pungent in kitchen area near three compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Smelled strong pungent oder near three compartment sink. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22032129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed large amount of grease on walls n kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Walls behind table top in kitchen next to cooler remain soiled with grease. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Observed wall soiled on top behind make table next to small table top reach in cooler. Time Extended

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22029886

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored on top of sauce in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Eggs remain in walk in cooler stored on top of bucket of sauce. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22029884

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located at Sushi Bar; Fish (50F - Cold Holding); (50F); Crab Mix (47F - Cold Holding); Crab Mix (49F -Cold Holding) over 4 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Took temperature of eel - 47F, crab mix -45F imitation crab. 48f smoked salmon. 43f cream cheese. 42f tilapia. 46 f salmon 46f spicy tuna mix 44f conch. 45f Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22029880

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing bowl located n hand wash sink in the sushi bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed bowl in hand wash sink next to sushi bar. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22029879

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed Certified Food Manager Certification. "360Training". Hee S Yoon. Expired 5/10/2023 Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22029885

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors next to all appliances and stainless steel tables with standing grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed grease build up on floor next to stove. Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 22029883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Hood grease trap and stainless steel walls remain soiled with heavy grease. Kitchen staff indicated a company will be responding for cleanup but that she has already applied a degreaser to the surface. Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22029882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed in-use tongs hanging on oven door. Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22029881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Oder remains pungent in kitchen area near three compartment sink. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22029878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed large amount of grease on walls n kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Walls behind table top in kitchen next to cooler remain soiled with grease. Time Extended

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22027911

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored on top of sauce in walk in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22027906

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located at Sushi Bar; Fish (50F - Cold Holding); (50F); Crab Mix (47F - Cold Holding); Crab Mix (49F -Cold Holding) over 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22027904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located at Sushi Bar; Fish (50F - Cold Holding); (50F); Crab Mix (47F - Cold Holding); Crab Mix (49F -Cold Holding) over 4 hours. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22027903

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing bowl located n hand wash sink in the sushi bar area. Warning

32-11-5

Detail 22027908

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in ladies restroom. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22027915

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22027910

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. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22027914

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors next to all appliances and stainless steel tables with standing grease. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22027913

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22027907

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22027909

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. observed rice scoop 73F. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22027912

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dish area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22027916

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed large amount of grease on walls n kitchen. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22027905

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. observed wood cutting board. Warning