Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa
Last inspected:
3401 W Bay to Bay Blvd Ste D, Tampa, FL 33629Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa has accumulated 171 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or fines, but inspectors have recommended administrative complaints on three separate occasions between 2022 and 2023. The most frequently cited violations involve time as a control (15 instances), proper cooking temperatures (14), and approved food sources (12).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.4
violations / inspection
6.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa last inspected?
- Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa are: Time as control, Proper cooking temps, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa had?
- Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa find?
- Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Kelp Sushi Joint LLC in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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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