Sijang Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Sijang Eatery 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Sijang Eatery is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Operator stated a company is coming later next week to fix tv menus. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards on all pull top reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
86
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on prep table across from hand washing sink. Manager eradicated and sanitized area. 1 live roaches on silver pan on rolling cart next to hand washing sink. Manager eradicated and took dish to dish machine. 1 live roach on can of raid underneath reach in freezer next to hand washing sink. Approximately 50 roaches on floor and wall behind reach in freezer next to hand washing sink. 2 live roaches on back side of pull top reach in cooler across from tall reach on cooler with training documents on it. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 4 live roaches on floor next to standing reach in coolers. Operator eradicated and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 1 live roach on back side motor area of middle kitchen pull top reach in cooler. 1 live roach on middle kitchen prep table **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Operator stated a company is coming later next week to fix tv menus. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards on all pull top reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor next to green wire storage rack near hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on floor between reach in freezer and reach in cooler next to hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches on ground in front of water dispensing machine next to hand wash sink. 9 dead roaches inside water catch tray of water dispensing machine next to hand washing sink sink. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment warming Appropriately 15 dead roaches on floor behind reach in freezer next to hand washing sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 16 dead roaches behind reach in freezer next to handwashing sink and water machine. 1 dead roach between pull top reach in coolers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 4 dead roaches on floor between left kitchen pull top reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor behind reach in freezer near handwashing sink washing sink. 2 dead roach on floor next to center beam next to standing cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor between middle pull top reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
70
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on prep table across from hand washing sink. Manager eradicated and sanitized area. 1 live roaches on silver pan on rolling cart next to hand washing sink. Manager eradicated and took dish to dish machine. 1 live roach on can of raid underneath reach in freezer next to hand washing sink. Approximately 50 roaches on floor and wall behind reach in freezer next to hand washing sink. 2 live roaches on back side of pull top reach in cooler across from tall reach on cooler with training documents on it.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date marking on any containers in any refrigerators **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo bowl used as scoop in soy sauce on prep table.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used as liner on moving cart next to hand washing sink.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards on all pull top reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor next to green wire storage rack near hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on floor between reach in freezer and reach in cooler next to hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches on ground in front of water dispensing machine next to hand wash sink. 9 dead roaches inside water catch tray of water dispensing machine next to hand washing sink sink. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment warming Appropriately 15 dead roaches on floor behind reach in freezer next to hand washing sink
35A-03-4
55
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon and tuna stored on top of paper towels in container to thaw. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Bottle of oil packaged in Japan without any English writing. Not able to verify source. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Raid stored next to hot sauce on bottom shelf of green storage rack to right of kitchen. Operator moved chemical from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Bottle of oil packaged in Japan without any English writing. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tuna thawed inside packaging. Noodles stored in container to soak next to dishwasher machine. Dishwasher gray water splashing into container. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple containers opened for more than 24 hours without date marking. Discussed with operator correct date marking procedures. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored in container above ready to eat food in standing walk in fridge with training documents taped to it. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards stained with food debris. Prep tables all soiled with debris Old food debris observed inside bowl wrapped in cling wrap being used to shape rice. operator stated it was from yesterday and took it to dish machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on right of kitchen used as dump sink and washing sink. Discussed with operator that handwashing sinks can only be used for hand washing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish not identified on menu. Discussed with operator needing to change menu to show exactly what is raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On right of entire kitchen. Manager placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Bottle of oil used for bread cutting machine has only Japanese labeling. **Warning**
02D-06-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed consumer advisory and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Found multiple phones, charging cables, speakers, jacket, child shoe, bags stored over preparation tables. Manager had employees move all belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
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. Packaged of tuna thawed inside ROP package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in entire kitchen. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Found multiple containers of food without labels. Manager labeled all containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of cow tendons thawed in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and forks not inverted on front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food stored in soiled containers. Exterior of bins in storage rack soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple containers of utensils stored in water under 135F. Manager removed and replaced with 135F water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between reach in coolers **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Soiled foil next to grill holding clean utensils. Discussed with operator storing clean utensils on clean surfaces. **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
11
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls being used as scoops in dry storage containers on the cook line.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon used for rice and several utensils in a container in a container of water temping at 70F. Discussed proper temperatures with employees,
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping clothes being stored on the cutting board in the kitchen cook line.
21-12-4
86
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replace paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in potato starch. Operator remove cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature Operator placed in reaching cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between table and cold table. employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 01/19/2024 Observed: 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** Priority: Intermediate 01/20/2024 Time Extended
11-27-4
Intermediate - 01/19/2024 Observed: 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** Priority: Intermediate 01/20/2024 Time Extended
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 01/19/2024 Observed: 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** Priority: Intermediate 01/20/2024 Time Extended
11-26-1
Basic - 01/19/2024 Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of can of ketchup stored on floor under prep table **Warning** Priority: Basic 01/20/2024: Time extended
08B-47-4
70
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shelled eggs stored behind green onions in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee place raw shelled in front of green onions on cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring rolls (126F - Hot Holding), Manager placed spring rolls in fryer to reheat to 180 degrees F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is not properly working, machine is having electrical issues and is unable to turn on. Location does not have a 3-compartment. Establishment was attempting to wash dishes in the 2-compartment prep sink and sanitize dishes in hand sink located in dish area. **Warning**
22-49-4
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink is being used to to sanitize dishes **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of can of ketchup stored on floor under prep table **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two reachin coolers on cookline **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water temped at 69 degrees F Corrected-observed employee discard water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Nov 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sijang Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sijang Eatery on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sijang Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sijang Eatery.
How does Sijang Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Sijang Eatery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Sijang Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sijang Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sijang Eatery 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 Sijang Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sijang Eatery is inspected around five times per year on average.
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