Hefun Asian Fusion
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
58
Score
Hefun Asian Fusion has been inspected nine times since 2022. Hefun Asian Fusion was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Hefun Asian Fusion on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 45F cold holding in a pan above the make table.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Sushi bar- food container lined with paper towel. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Em Loyee touched raw chicken with glove and did not wash hands
12A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on on or above prep tables **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
58
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liner under fish and multiple vegetables. Discussed the need to line pans with products approved for food contact. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna thawed in ROP packaging
01B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter behind sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna not removed from ROP package before thawed
06-09-1
64
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line the bottoms of food containers. Discussed the need to use a liner made of material approved for food contact.
14-86-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap empty at hand wash sink. Operator replenished soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in walk in cooler and cooked pasta in freezer no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter behind sushi bar near food and clean equipment.
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Raw chicken above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 70F, egg wash 48F, cabbage 48F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (70F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter for 3.5 hours, second temp 52F see stop sale; cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding) second temp 47F see stop sale; Beef (46F - Cold Holding) second temp 39F; raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) second temp 44F; bean sprouts (71F - Cold Holding) second temp 40F; egg wash (48F - Cold Holding) operator did not relocate, see stop sale. All food has been in the flip top cooler across from the grill for 3.5 hours. Operator relocated to the freezer for rapid chill. butter (50F - Cold Holding) in small flip top cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator relocated. Discussed not filling food above the fill line. Second temperature 45F Walk in cooler: butter (44F - Cold Holding) operator relocated to freezer. Second temperature 42F. Temperatures have not been taken since 11am per operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has procedure form printed but did not complete. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. For 2 employees named Ketchup and Ronald. Manager had both employees read and sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of ginger stored on the floor behind the sushi counter. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 200ppm. Operator refilled, second test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
41
Jun 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on lift too coolers across from fryers/grill
14-09-4
95
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of the restroom then went into kitchen to prepare to go orders without washing hands - discussed with manager who then talked with the employee- employee then washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored on top of cooked vegetables at cook line - discuss3d with cook - cook relocated raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.employee washed hands in triple sink - directed employee to the wash hands in hand wash sink she then washed hands in hand wash sink - reviewed with the manager proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping bucket stored inside hand wash sink near sushi bar - discussed with manager - bucket relocated **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in kitchen under prep table near freezer
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area- employee portioning sauces in dining room - reviewed with manager - employee relocated to kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-48-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line - discussed with manager
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled shelves in walk in cooler - discussed with manager - soiled gaskets in kitchen and sushi bar areas
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues near ice machine in kitchen - reviewed with manager
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food container of sauce not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched shrimp with barehands when placing in a to-go container - shrimp placed in to reheat - reviewed with manager proper handling of ready to eat food and to use a barrier **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - sparky bottle of cleaner next to bowls at cook line - cleaner relocated **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - wiping bucket inside hand wash sink in front counter area and sushi bar - spoon inside back kitchen hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - items removed **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tony Tam expired 7/31/22 - Aaron Tam certificate is current
53A-03-7
Basic - -Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line - wall soiled at cook line behind freezer chest
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Food ( container of bread crumbs) stored on floor at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in freezer gaskets at cook line - soiled shelves in walk in cooler - dusty fan on shelf in food prep area
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp on counter thawing - reviewed proper thawing procedure with cook - shrimp moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hefun Asian Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hefun Asian Fusion on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hefun Asian Fusion?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hefun Asian Fusion.
How does Hefun Asian Fusion compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Hefun Asian Fusion most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Hefun Asian Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hefun Asian Fusion have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hefun Asian Fusion means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hefun Asian Fusion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hefun Asian Fusion is inspected around three times per year on average.
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