Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi

114 N Tennessee Ave Ste 101, Lakeland, FL 33801

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in sushi area, employee turn on the hot water **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop buckets and dish cart in dishroom. Operator moved items **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and posted **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walking freezer has several full cases on floor.

08B-38-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet towels on cutting board. Chef removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi area

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk seasoning

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2-door reachin cooler

23-03-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table

21-12-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Hibachi grill chef cracked egg and touched clean utensils

12A-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food and debris in back of handwashing sink in sushi area **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dishroom **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef placed on hat **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline knife between table and reachin cooler. Chef moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink stored above prepared salads in reachin cooler. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi.

How does Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi 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 Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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