Paul's Fusion Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
78
Score
Paul's Fusion Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Paul's Fusion Kitchen squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Dish machine tested 100ppm multiple times after.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and drink ice in hand wash sink at front of kitchen at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front of kitchen at time of inspection
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white bowl in bulk sugar at time of inspection. Owner removed during inspection.
14-01-5
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers stored over pre cooked rice and unwashed veggies at time of inspection. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash towel stored in handwashing sink along with food debris at time of inspection. Operator cleaned out hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near dish room blocked by table. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
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. Observed open container drink over prep/cooler area on cooks line Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on table between two cutting boards. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
67
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed operator educational packet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
11-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink back by triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with strip mall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall under hoods. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with strip mall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms need signage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep room grooved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
50
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
14
Jan 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paul's Fusion Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paul's Fusion Kitchen on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paul's Fusion Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paul's Fusion Kitchen.
How does Paul's Fusion Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Paul's Fusion Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Paul's Fusion Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paul's Fusion Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paul's Fusion Kitchen 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 Paul's Fusion Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paul's Fusion Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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