Sakana Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
2908 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611Sakana Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 183 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Shell stock requirements, proper hand and arm washing, consumer advisory, and food contact surface violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, indicating systemic management issues with seafood handling and employee hygiene practices. High-priority violations for improper hand washing appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following a June 2023 inspection that documented 13 violations including management awareness and proper procedures failures. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 identified 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sakana Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sakana Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 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 · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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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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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sakana Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sakana Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Sakana Restaurant 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 Sakana Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sakana Restaurant in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sakana Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Sakana Restaurant in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sakana Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Sakana Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sakana Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Sakana Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 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.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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