Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
203 W Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917357
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-13
- Administrative complaint on Sep 24, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
More time given
- First visitSep 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Sushi bar: fish roe (54°F - Cold Holding), left on table. Manager moved to reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 7 live flies landing on walls and dirty plates in dish area. 3 live flies on case of sprite soda cans. 3 live flies on server reach in cooler door. Manager began eradicating and cleaning and sanitizing areas.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Sign on register shows: We impose a price adjustment on non-cash transactions that is not greater than our cost of acceptance. Discussed signage to reflect charging customers 3.25% more for credit card use on menus.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored outside.
Observed cases of mayo, oil, lemon juice stored outside of main building under overhang by back door. Manager began bringing in all items. Manager showed invoice product was received two days ago.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee drinks on shelf stored above to go boxes and plates. Manager moved
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored outside that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Observed multiple cases of to go boxes, cups and single service items stored under overhang of restaurant. Manager began bringing in all items.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.