Iai Sushi
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Iai Sushi stretching back to 2022. Iai Sushi was last inspected on May 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in food containers in flip flops unit.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit
22-16-4
86
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen pork in front line Reach in freezer. Operator relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter attached to faucet of Employee handwash sink. Located adjacent to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to small chest freezer soiled with black mold-like substance. Located in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Food containers stored as clean Peelers stroked as clean have a build up of food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In rear of kitchen hand wash sink blocked by boxes.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter used for drinking water installed on hand wash sink at rear of the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table behind curtain
40-06-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass of sushi cooler
14-71-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on cook line containing foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.shelving,tables and legs, exterior of foxed equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored on soiled countertop.
24-06-4
Basic - Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls, strainers and utensils not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
45
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled at time of inspection
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler handles at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease at time of inspection.
36-27-5
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
95
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by dish washing machine ambient air temperature 48 f Cold holding: raw salmon 46 f cook rice 46 f cook curry 45 f cream cheese 46 f operator removed to freezer 2nd temp Reach in cooler prep station Cold holding: butter 47 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: See stop sale .Cold holding: reach in cooler ambient air temperature 59 f raw shelled eggs 54 f 1 case held over night no probe temperatures taken management stated he used ambient thermometer to check temperatures. Cream cheese 45 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f No other time/temperature control for safety food in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some items are not identified with indications on menu - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: due 12 2 2023 **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees one is food manager and one is employee employee is expired - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Due 12 2 2023 **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen entrance hand sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by dish washing machine ambient air temperature 48 f Cold holding: raw salmon 46 f cook rice 46 f cook curry 45 f cream cheese 46 f operator removed to freezer 2nd temp Reach in cooler prep station Cold holding: butter 47
03A-02-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 live ants on wooden counter top connected to hand washing sink. Employee killed all ants and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some items are not identified with indications on menu
02B-01-5
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. Manager singed and employee signed
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees one is food manager and one is employee employee is expired
53B-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on trap on floor under three compartment sink and 1 dead roach under dish washing machine operator removed all dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area.
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen entrance hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
45
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Sanitizer bucket had a non food contact surface chlorine . Discussed with operator to use the dish machine chlorine for sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice at 83 f operator voluntarily discarded. No temperatures taken
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice at 83 f operator voluntarily discarded. No temperatures taken
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat dumplings reach in cooler operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 e mail **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 100 f ran 4 times discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes
16-53-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By front entrance.
31B-04-4
33
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iai Sushi on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Iai Sushi.
How does Iai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Iai Sushi most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Iai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Iai Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Iai Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Iai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iai Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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