Oishi Express Sushi and Hibachi Grill

17503 Preserve Walk Ln Ste B, Tampa, FL 33647
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Oishi Express Sushi And Hibachi Grill, located at 17503 Preserve Walk Ln Ste B in Tampa, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 5, 2026. This inspection resulted in four major and nine minor violations, including repeat offenses for improper food dispensing and employee personal items stored in food preparation areas. While most of Oishi Express Sushi And Hibachi Grill's six recorded inspections have been low-risk, the most recent inspection identified significant issues.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
43
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
82
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
52
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in the sauce container in the reach in cooler. Discussed proper scoops with employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks and personal items being stored on the flip top unit and back prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door handle. Tongs removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy, poster has been placed on wall.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers and freezer in the back area being soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink in the front cooking area.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several bulk bin containers with no labeling. Discussed labeling containers with employee.
02D-01-5
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 a copy, employee posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit. Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink being used as storage of cooking utensils. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels, mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink in the front cooking area. Employee provided both. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)