Sushi Masa Premium

17021 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL 33647

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sushi Masa Premium has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no written procedures available for use”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Sushi Masa Premium on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of polish being stored above the ice cream freezer.

41-10-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager was able to print and fill out form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03F-10-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of batter in the walk in cooler with no cover.

08B-12-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of batter in the walk in cooler.

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep tables and cook line.

14-09-4

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : 18 packages of ground tuna. 4 packages of tuna steak. Being completely thawed out and still in its packaging even though the label states to remove before thawing. Employee Discarded tuna. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed about 14 employees working in the kitchen with no certified food manager on duty.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge on duty unable to provide paperwork.

03F-10-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the salad bar area,

14-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in unisex restroom for employees.

32-12-6

Jun 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cookline Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ole slaw at 55f 1st temp Observed Caesar dressing 56f. Manager iced down dressings Observed 2nd temp Cole slaw 48f Observed 2nd temp Caesar 40f

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Masa Premium last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Masa Premium on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Masa Premium?

Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Masa Premium.

How does Sushi Masa Premium compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Sushi Masa Premium most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Sushi Masa Premium's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Masa Premium have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Masa Premium 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 Sushi Masa Premium inspected?

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

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