Fuzion Spice

13709 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Mar 15, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Fuzion Spice has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 15, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Fuzion Spice's record stops at Mar 15, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated”, which has been cited two times.

Fuzion Spice's latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 45 f reach in cooler on service line. Operator placed in reach in freezer. 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72 f on warmer pot. Retested to 120 f **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia above 500 ppm discussed with operator to remake solution. retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat pasta. Reach in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler at front register area we're tea is made.

08B-49-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions above ready to eat noodles. Reach in cooler main cooler.

08B-17-4

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

22-20-5

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw broccoli stored in shopping bag. In reach in cooler.

14-31-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 10 ppm retested to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Mixed bleach and soap together for sanitizer bucket. Operator removed and replaced with Quaternary ammonia. **Corrected On-Site**

41-28-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Broccoli in reach in cooler not separated. Employee soup not separated. Reach in cooler

08B-49-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuzion Spice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuzion Spice on file is from Mar 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuzion Spice?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fuzion Spice.

How does Fuzion Spice compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Fuzion Spice most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Fuzion Spice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fuzion Spice have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fuzion Spice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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