Pacific Counter
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Pacific Counter has been inspected seven times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Pacific Counter is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine white piece interior **Warning**
22-02-4
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. 1 employee training expired August 2025 Maurice w. Operator stated all other employee trainings were at a different office **Warning**
53B-14-5
82
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed for one employee missing for 8 manager states it's complete Just not onsite
11-26-1
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - pH meter used to test sushi rice not used according to manufacturer's instructions/no distilled water available. For the sushi rice not testing each batch. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Still observed **Time Extended**
03G-37-4
90
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on prep line across from hand washing sink. Ambient air temperature 63 f Spicy Raw tuna 49F placed into freezer reached 37F, raw tuna 47F placed into freezer reached 47F, cooked mushrooms 50F, masago 53F, cut cabbage 55F, cooked mushrooms 55F operator began to fix the reach in cooler ambient temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Salmon **Warning**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Dented cans present. Hoisin sauce dented on can shelf. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - pH meter used to test sushi rice not used according to manufacturer's instructions/no distilled water available. For the sushi rice not testing each batch. **Warning**
03G-37-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Franki bessone **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No marking of a raw product on menu on board wall **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab mix sitting on the shelf **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mangos unwashed over the kimchi. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Still was partially frozen employee cut bags at time of inspection. **Warning**
06-09-1
32
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: operator states they are at the office **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: operator states they are at the office **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In incorrect position, discussed with operator proper placement of breaker. Moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spilled miso paste in dispenser. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front service area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator discards after 4 hours. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Frozen tuna, discussed with operator proper thawing of Reduced oxygen packaged fish. Operator opened packages **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
50
Feb 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pacific Counter last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pacific Counter on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pacific Counter?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pacific Counter.
How does Pacific Counter compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pacific Counter most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pacific Counter's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pacific Counter have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pacific Counter 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 Pacific Counter inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pacific Counter is inspected around three times per year on average.
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