Sushark

4019 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sushark, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Sushark on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to cutting boards at time of inspection
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle door at time of inspection
10-20-4
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed portioned raw chicken stored over sauce squeeze bottles in reach in coolers at time at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bagged carrots in hand wash sink by back door. Operator moved carrots during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk cooked rice at time of inspection
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in middle prep sink without running water. Operator me over beef to refrigeration during inspection.
06-01-5
64
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in reach in by triple sink. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand wash sink by kitchen door. Operator removed during inspection
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at front kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in freezer by triple sink.
12B-13-4
70
Mar 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushark last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushark on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushark?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushark.

How does Sushark compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Sushark most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Sushark's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushark have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushark means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sushark inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushark is inspected around two times per year on average.