Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
29
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up three times.
Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery's latest score of 29 falls below the Brandon average of 82. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed.
01D-08-5
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 observed using time as a public health control with no time mark. Operator placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand sink. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle white yellow liquid observed in dining area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge and steel wool in sushi bar hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour in storage area. Operator removed. Operator removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Personal drinks observed on top shelf of flip top cooler on cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and duck sauce observed stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
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 touching food in bulk flour. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted (fish cooler)
14-17-4
29
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Station: raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in cooler and both retested at 42f cold holding. Cook line: cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Manager iced product retemped at 43f 30 minutes later **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of sauces, carrots and rice on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On sushi station and server station
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pineapple jelly jars soiled with mold like substance Walk in cooler racks in fish cooler soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. To go menu does not have consumer advisory. Front counter menu has all sushi rolls, raw not identified Observed advisory posted at sushi station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: front counter menu advisory present, Raw rolls identified on front counter menu. Manager waiting for reprint on to go menus **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed large air gap in line and machine unable to pull sanitizer on its own **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (60F - Cold Holding). Manager calling for service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink blocked by tray of sauces. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. To go menu does not have consumer advisory. Front counter menu has all sushi rolls, raw not identified Observed advisory posted at sushi station. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No complete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice, sushi hot items. Paperwork was under previous ownership and not fully filled out. Emailed manager copy **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Pack prep hand sink, dish hand sink **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At server, back prep, or dish hand sink. Manager replaced batteries in all units **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
45
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by white buckets
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat in walk-in freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in back kitchen Observed a box of fish stored on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 rice scoops stored in a container of water temped at 75 degrees Fahrenheit
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink next to ice machine
31B-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery.
How does Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fountain Plus Endless Hibachi and Sushi BBQ Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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