Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Imitation crab held at 45F. Operator placed in lower cooler area **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in container of scallion and fish on cookline. Operator removed paper towels, replaced with food grade paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Hand sink at wait station used as dump sink, observed ice in sink. Manager discussed with staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on ketchup and wasabi sauce on storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers stored over ready to eat cucumbers in walk in cooler. Operator placed peppers on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf over flip top coolers. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on flip top cooler doors at cookline.
23-24-4
50
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Discussed using food grade material. Operator currently using Bounty for sushi station
14-86-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has a couple new hires with in 60 days of hire
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken in Togo bags in reach in freezer by dish **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Fresh Salmon, manager was able to get proof of aquaculture from distributor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-08-5
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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager called for service and set up three compartment sink **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed excessive grease on hood system and on wall where flat top extends past hood **Warning**
36-50-4
55
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Inspector observed employee set up 3-compartment sink and tested at 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
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 cooked chicken with no date mark in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop salt in dry storage area Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dish machine gauge broken
16-38-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of portion cup lids stored on floor in lobby Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab thawing in standing water Corrected- observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink across from dish area Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of tempura shrimp stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee place in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee place in dish area to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm , Corrected-observed employee discard , refill ,and test at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill?
Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill.
How does Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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