Koya

807 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Koya, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings.

02C-03-5

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by back door. Chef laced paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cuttings board. Chef removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markers to milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection

16-37-1

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting inside mop bucket in kitchen area. Chef properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koya on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koya?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Koya.

How does Koya compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Koya most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Koya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koya have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Koya 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 Koya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Koya is inspected around two times per year on average.

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