Sushi Alive in Tampa
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13234 Race Track Road, Tampa, FL 33626Sushi Alive in Tampa has been inspected 25 times on record with 190 total violations, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection — nearly 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the inspection history, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections between January 2024 and December 2024, handwashing violations appearing in multiple inspections, and shell stock requirements violations documented in at least 5 recent inspections. Management awareness violations were cited in 3 inspections within a 10-month period in 2023–2024. The facility received administrative complaint recommendations in April 2023 and April 2024, and a warning was issued in August 2024 following a complaint inspection that found 7 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy, handwashing facilities, proper hand washing, approved food source, shell stock requirements, and consumer advisory. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 resulted in inspection completed with no further action, though 9 violations were cited including three high-priority shell stock requirements violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sushi Alive in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sushi Alive in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sushi Alive in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sushi Alive in Tampa last inspected?
- Sushi Alive 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 Sushi Alive in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Alive in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sushi Alive in Tampa had?
- Sushi Alive in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Alive in Tampa find?
- Sushi Alive in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sushi Alive in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Sushi Alive in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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).
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.
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