Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee vitamins on shelf next to clean dishes and over reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
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. 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken feet over jello in walk in cooler. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray under prep table next to artichoke hearts and multiple food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen on cooks line. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked crab and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on shelf over reach in cooler and next to clean dishes. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauces on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper plugged in over prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-02-4
30
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor. Cooks line behind equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
86
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies on bulk soy sauce in dry storage room. 5 live flies flying round kitchen near walk in cooler. 15 dead flies on floor in electric room next to ice machine. 2 dead flies on floor near 2 compartment sink next to dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: 3 live flies on bulk soy sauce in dry storage. 1 live fly on on bulk oil under prep table in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw cut beef in metal pan on top of bottled beer in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw beef over raw crab legs in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in Handwash sink on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Wisk in Handwash sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eel in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk flour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over prep table on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor. Cooks line behind equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut peppers and onions in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
35
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies on bulk soy sauce in dry storage room. 5 live flies flying round kitchen near walk in cooler. 15 dead flies on floor in electric room next to ice machine. 2 dead flies on floor near 2 compartment sink next to dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw cut beef in metal pan on top of bottled beer in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eel in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in Handwash sink on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line. Employee provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over prep table on cooks line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas in kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor. Cooks line behind equipment. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in dry storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut peppers and onions in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
29
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in non food grade bags in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used to scoop bulk white rice in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over margarine in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple cooking utensils stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
47
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked noodle in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking utensils and scrubbing pads stored in handwash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Some employees has no proof of agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, cooked rice and various food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table at sushi bar.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee used drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator. **Repeat Violation**
12A-05-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled food utensils stored in handwash sink on cook line. Employee rinsed wiping cloth in handwash sink at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at dish washing area and on cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink at dish washing area, temped 87 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple reach-in coolers door gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of broccoli, cut onion and various food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in coolers door gaskets soiled with slimy black mold like substance. Multiple food storage bins and containers soiled on exterior. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
35
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator moved shrimps to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking utensils stored in handwash sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked noodle and other cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee with no lid and no straw stored on prep table at cook line.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Rice bins stored on floor at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water temped 76 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice and cooked noodle in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi.
How does Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kuchi Sushi and Hibachi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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