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Ro, Jekyll, Sesame

1500 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Ro, Jekyll, Sesame has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Ro, Jekyll, Sesame is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks at bar not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep tables. Employee removed bottle during inspection.
12B-07-4
82
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to line pan of raw fish. Employee removed and cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice held on time as a public health control has no time stamp on cooks line. Employee added time stamp to rice **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has rice netting stored inside it. Employee removed netting. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled dry cloth sitting on cutting board on cooks line. Employee properly stored cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed green onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin on cooks line. Chef removed bowl and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in food perpetration table on cooks line. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Chicken cook in reduced oxygen package has no HACCP. **Warning**
03G-48-2
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin. Chef removed and discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food thawing in standing water in preparation sink underneath shelves housing bowls. Chef removed item from water and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Sep 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ro, Jekyll, Sesame last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ro, Jekyll, Sesame on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ro, Jekyll, Sesame?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ro, Jekyll, Sesame.

How does Ro, Jekyll, Sesame compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Ro, Jekyll, Sesame most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Ro, Jekyll, Sesame's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ro, Jekyll, Sesame have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ro, Jekyll, Sesame 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 Ro, Jekyll, Sesame inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ro, Jekyll, Sesame is inspected around three times per year on average.

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