BJ'S Asian Fusion

883 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · Permanent Food Service · License 6214176

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.High priority · fixed by the Nov 4 follow-up · 28 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection
4 high priority (3 fixed by the Nov 4 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 21 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
-39
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct302026

Routine inspection

29 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  More time given
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  More time given
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
29 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 21 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. 2 4lb cans of oyster sauce, 1 3pt can of soy sauce.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Employee touched hair then went to prep food handwashing wash seen.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  3 rodent droppings by water heater.
Intermediate4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Stained cutting board in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Handwash sink by three compartment sink blocked by mop.
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Hand wash sink in sushi bar used to thaw fish. Handwash sink in kitchen used to store sanitizer bucket.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  No paper towels at hand sink in sushi bar and by triple sink.
Basic21
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Cooked chicken, bean sprouts, prepared onions and prepared peppers, noodles uncovered in walk in cooler
  Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
  2 4lb cans of oyster sauce, 1 3pt can of soy sauce stored next to undamaged product.
  Food stored on floor.
  Soy sauce stored on floor.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Knife stored between top of cooler and shelf in sushi bar.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Employee working in kitchen no hair restraint.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Plastic bowls used as scoops for rice and flour. Operator removed bowls.
  Fixed on the spot
  Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  Cardboard lining food contact shelves throughout kitchen.
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  Wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Interior of microwave soiled.
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  No handwash sign at sink near three compartment sink.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  1 dead roach by kitchen entrance 1 dead roach by water heater.
  Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Standing water on floor under appliances in cookline.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Ceiling in kitchen soiled.
  Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  Screen in door torn and hanging loose.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor in kitchen soiled with debris.
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  Need flashlight to see food clearly in rear of walk in cooler.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Employee cellphone stored in cutting board in kitchen. Employee lighter and cigarettes stored on shelf above cutting board in cookline. Operator moved items to proper area.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.