Sushi Cafe
18015 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917075
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed salmon wrapped in paper towel in sushi bar. Employee removed and re-wrapped with clear wrap.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Identity of food or food product misrepresented.
Escolar represented as "white tuna" on menu. Discussed with manager and he had an employee tape over the "white tuna" on all menus during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Employees had no room to move items off floor. Discussed better organization with manager so no food is on the floor.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Observed employee eating on prep table next to other employee preparing noodles. Manager had him move to the dining room.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board in back prep area on top of table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.