Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

OISHI SUSHI

498 ATHENS ST UNIT A&B, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 15, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 24577300

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 7 employees have no proof of training Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 24560105

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer bucket empty, operator attached new bucket, Still 0 ppm. Operate set up 3 compartment sink, 400 ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24560103

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler - pans of raw chicken over case of lemons, operator moved chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24560104

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubby in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink , operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24560107

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen across from dish machine, operator filled dispenser Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24560102

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. 7 employees have no proof of training Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24560106

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 24560108

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At sushi counter- towel bucket 10 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. towel bucket on prep table at sushi counter, move to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-13-5

Detail 24314604

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. In reach in cooler on cook line- raw chicken on top, raw beef cooked beef and soup broth. Operator moved foods to side. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over sauces, eggs moved to bottom Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 24314607

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook rinsed off gloves after breading chicken, manager had cook remove gloves, wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24314609

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladles and lids in sink by dish machine, operator removed, metal scrubby in sink at end of cook line, removed Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24314603

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Across from dish machine. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24314608

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. Laty

12B-09-5

Detail 24314605

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Cook chewing gum while prepping shrimp, operator had him dispose of gum . Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24314606

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in 3 compartment sink in standing water, 51F, operator drained and moved to walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing methods with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 23822236

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hydrogen peroxide and antibiotic ointment stored on top of the dish machine at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 23822232

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.

31A-11-4

Detail 23822235

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food counter and employee drink on hand wash sink my back screen door in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee removed all items and washed sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23822234

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers on cooks line handles are souled with old food debris at time of inspection.

40-06-5

Detail 23822233

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on bottled drinks in dry storage at time of inspection. Operator removed hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-45-4

Detail 23433705

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing metal bowls in three-compartment sink without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Employee is in the process of rewashing metal bowls. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23433708

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker in warewashing area.

31A-11-4

Detail 23433709

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan is inside bowl of hand wash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23433706

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23433707

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice bin at soda machine in wait station area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23433704

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching chicken in reach-in cooler on cooks line.

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 22883808

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lined all fresh fish on sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

11-07-5

Detail 22883805

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager unable to identify the symptoms and prevention for food borne illnesses Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22883807

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as a public health paperwork not completed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22883806

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Louis on sushi line no employee training, operator states employee has been employed here over 60 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 19

12A-29-4

Detail 22879922

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched soiled handle of reach in cooler then touched clean handle of wok without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager -Employees going through dirty drapes in door way and working with food without washing hands Warning

14-86-1

Detail 22879924

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lined all fresh fish on sushi bar Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22879929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above sauce in reach in cooler Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22879927

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook has soiled gloves on while touching clean plates Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22879917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. snapper (47F - Cold Holding); tuna (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in sushi bar cooler, operator put bags of ice in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22879918

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on cart on cook line, degreaser removed Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22879920

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager unable to identify the symptoms and prevention for food borne illnesses Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22879919

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids and utensils in hand sink by soup warmer, items removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22879914

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill container of water, discussed proper use of hand sinks Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22879928

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103, they had the employees sign and date that have not had employee training completed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22879923

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by three compartment sink, soap restocked Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22879911

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as a public health paperwork not completed Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22879912

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. Louis on sushi line no employee training, operator states employee has been employed here over 60 days Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22879913

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22879926

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler, drink removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22879915

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food on prep table next to rice warmer Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22879925

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fish on floor in walk in freezer, bucket of sauce on floor in walk in cooler Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22879921

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22879916

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above cut and washed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator moved mushrooms Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

22-43-4

Detail 22533124

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Zero ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22533129

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near dish area. Operator turned water on Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22533130

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mo,d like growth on interior plastic guard of ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22533126

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers use pad as scoop for rice and flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22533127

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22533133

Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage and walk in freezer , soy sauce buckets Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22533125

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22533131

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooks line cooler soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22533128

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-17-4

Detail 22533132

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and produce above cut, washed Ready to eat produce in walk in cooler

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 22265917

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No employee training at this time Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22265918

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22265919

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice on time but has no written plan, Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Time as a public health paperwork not completed Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22265916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Time Extended

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 22095507

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef cooked at 3pm at 96F left on cook line to cool Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 22095508

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Manager was able to get the parasite destruction letter from food vendor Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22095509

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22095510

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22095512

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22095513

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22095514

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice on time but has no written plan, Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22095511

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22095506

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of salmon on floor in walk in cooler Multiple different cases of food on floor in walk in freezer Warning

Sep 23, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 21381427

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed no vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

Sep 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

50-08-7

Detail 21375344

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ establishment could not be licensed due to changes made on plans submitted to plan review. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21375347

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed no vacuum breaker. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 21375345

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Licensing inspection, Front sushi bar is missing the 2 sinks on each end and now has just the 1 sink on the back counter of the sushi area Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21375346

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Licensing inspection establishment does not match plans on file, discussed with M Doherty, at plan review, he states they will need to re submit changes. Front sushi bar is missing the 2 sinks on each end and now has just the 1 sink on the back counter of the sushi area. And the dish machine is now all the way to the right of the dish area of the kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21375343

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs, operator went out and got them during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning