Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach
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5038 N Us Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach has averaged 10.6 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, more than double the statewide average of 5.2, with recurring high-priority violations in employee health reporting, hand washing, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 30 violations including three high-priority findings in management awareness, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 of the 8 most recent inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 5 of those 8 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed, but the pattern of persistent high-priority violations across nearly a decade of inspections indicates systemic management deficiencies in food safety practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections20 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach last inspected?
- Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach had?
- Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach find?
- Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Zpan Hibachi and Sushi Bar in Apollo Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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