Isekai Sushi Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
70
Score
Isekai Sushi Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Isekai Sushi Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front make top table of main reach in cooler cook line. cold holding: imitation krab 52F crab salad 47F raw salmon 46F manager added foods to reach in freezer 2nd temps to 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot. Sushi rice manager determined time manager added time mark **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 79F
10-07-4
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at sushi bar. Operator placed items in freezer. Rechecked temperature a. krab (46F - Cold Holding); 43f b. cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 46f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for sushi rice. Operator time marked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle water on top off cutting board on top of reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both doors on reach-in cooler locating in storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in walkway.
14-69-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of krab stick 47 F stored in flip top cooler at sushi bar.
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. Provided written procedures form to operator at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink mixer cup stored in handwash sink at front service area. Operator removed cup from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee stored on shelf over reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Sushi rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded carrot, butter and flan. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Incomplete form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entered restaurant, changed in bathroom, then engaged to work in front service area.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizing bucket and scrubbing pads stored in handwash sink at front service area. Employee removed items to prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks at front service area. Employee reorganized items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food storage shelf with and over food to be served the public. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over rice noodle and other ready to eat items in reach-in cooler by mop sink. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 cases of bean sprouts 51-56 F stored in reach-in cooler at storage area. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling, re temped: 48-50F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wire whip stored in standing water at 83 F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jul 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Isekai Sushi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Isekai Sushi Cafe on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Isekai Sushi Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Isekai Sushi Cafe.
How does Isekai Sushi Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Isekai Sushi Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Isekai Sushi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Isekai Sushi Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Isekai Sushi Cafe 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 Isekai Sushi Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Isekai Sushi Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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