Iai Sushi in Tampa
Last inspected:
3691 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614IAI Sushi in Tampa has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since 2016, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and varied, including employee health policy failures cited in at least four inspections (October 2023, March 2023), hand washing violations appearing in multiple recent inspections (August 2025, March 2023), chemical storage violations recurring across three consecutive inspections (August 2025, May 2025, January 2025), and proper cooking temperature violations documented in January 2025 and March 2023. A warning was issued on October 3, 2023 after an inspection found two high-priority violations related to employee health policy and reporting. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was noted on January 29, 2019, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge behind the dish machine was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025 identified one high-priority hand washing violation and two high-priority chemical storage violations but resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Iai Sushi in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Iai Sushi in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Iai Sushi in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Iai Sushi in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Iai Sushi in Tampa last inspected?
- Iai Sushi in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Iai Sushi in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Iai Sushi in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Iai Sushi in Tampa had?
- Iai Sushi in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Iai Sushi in Tampa find?
- Iai Sushi in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Iai Sushi in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Iai Sushi in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Iai Sushi in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Iai Sushi in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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