Kiso Sushi in Seffner

Last inspected:

11780 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Seffner, FL 33584
Overview

Kiso Sushi in Seffner has accumulated 258 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity and has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Recent inspection patterns show recurring issues with food contact surfaces, time as a control measure, and employee health policies, with inspectors issuing multiple warnings and callbacks throughout 2023 and 2024 before improvement in early 2024, though violations resurged in 2025 and early 2026.

Most recent closure: March 20, 2017 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

37Inspections
258Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Kiso Sushi in Seffner: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Kiso Sushi in Seffner: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Kiso Sushi in Seffner
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 13:09:00

Kiso Sushi in Seffner: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Kiso Sushi in Seffner
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2017017486 $400.00 Mar 20, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Kiso Sushi in Seffner: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 8 inspections54 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Kiso Sushi in Seffner: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiso Sushi in Seffner last inspected?
Kiso Sushi in Seffner was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Kiso Sushi in Seffner last shut down?
Kiso Sushi in Seffner was last shut down on March 20, 2017 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Kiso Sushi in Seffner?
The most frequently cited violations at Kiso Sushi in Seffner are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Kiso Sushi in Seffner had?
Kiso Sushi in Seffner has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kiso Sushi in Seffner find?
Kiso Sushi in Seffner was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kiso Sushi in Seffner ever been shut down?
Yes, Kiso Sushi in Seffner has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Kiso Sushi in Seffner faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Kiso Sushi in Seffner has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Kiso Sushi in Seffner been fined?
Kiso Sushi in Seffner has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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