OTSUKA RAMEN

Name: OTSUKA RAMEN
Address: 6800 N DALE MABRY HWY #190, TAMPA, FL, 33614, US
Rating: 3.6

6800 N DALE MABRY HWY #190, TAMPA, FL 33614

License #3916118

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

3.6 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 18 findings · 6 critical

Routine - Food

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OTSUKA RAMEN in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 3.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 66 total violations — 18 critical, 15 major, 33 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two quart containers being used for rice and flour in the dry storage area next to the office. Educated operator.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back dry storage area in the same room as the employee bathroom.
[14-17-4] Clean dish drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located to the left of the three compartment sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and jacket observed hanging from dry storage shelves in dry storage area in the same room as employee bathroom. Educated operator to separate employee belongings.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at both dumpsters.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in chest freezer with two split doors in back storage area soiled with build up of debris.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on squeeze bottles in clean dishes rack.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lids on both dumpsters.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator stated the roasted black garlic oil being thawed from freezer at room temperature on top of cold holding unit in front main make line.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags being used to hold 2 bags of raw chicken in the first reach in chest freezer in back storage area next to office. Educated operator.
[08A-05-6] Raw beef stored over cooked noodles. Employee moved to bottom shelf. Observed raw shrimp stored over milk in reach in cooler on the left of the three compartment sink. Employee moved to comply.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 egg crack stop sale. See stop sale.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed roasted black garlic oil at 80f temped at 12:40 and operator placed into freezer. Operator stated it was pulled out at 10:45. Operator moved product back into reach in cooler on main make line in front. Retemped at 2:35 and dropped to 70f. Stop sale issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted black garlic oil being stored at room temperature at 80f at 12:40 in a serving container on the front cook line. Operator stated that it was taken out at 10. Operator stored in use container in freezer to cool faster and placed other bag sitting at room temperature in the cooler. Retemped at 70f at 2:36. Stop sale issued.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and dish detergent stored on top shelf over alcoholic beverages. Operator moved bleach and dish detergent.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager not present for inspection had an expired certificate from 09/21/2026. Manager that went through the inspection with us had their proof of certification in compliance.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in chest freezer with two split doors in back storage area had build up of liquid and debris on the bottom.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment had expired test strips. Guided operator to replace.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Green mold-like substance, rust, and calcium built-up inside ice machine.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 personal drinks on kitchen prep table adjacent to ice machine. 1 personal drinks on top of deli slicer. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located inside back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee removed all personal foods in Reach in cooler during time of inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of bean sprouts stored in floor next to ice machine. Employee relocated bean sprouts to an approved location during time of inspection.
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Clear fishing line used for cutting soft cooked eggs for noodles. Manager removed fishing line during time of inspection.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water less than 135F, located next to rice cooker. Employee discarded water during time of inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. 4 pots of pork and chicken stock not covered in back kitchen Reach in cooler. Employee covered all items during time of inspection.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over Ready to eat bean sprouts, diced tomatoes, and sliced bamboo shooters in back kitchen 3 door Reach in cooler. Manager relocated celery to an approved location during time of inspection.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple Frozen chicken stored in direct contact with shopping bags in Reach in chest freezer, located in employee dining area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried tofu 48F at 3:33pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from 11:30pm. Egg noodles 68F at 3:24pm left out at front line cook at 12pm cooled to 63F at 4:19pm.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried tofu 48F at 3:33pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from 11:30pm.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Egg noodles 68F at 3:24pm left out at front line cook at 12pm cooled to 63F at 4:19pm
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. In-restaurant and take-out menus state Wagu beef available. Invoice from Southeastern Food Supplies only state beef chuck roll.
[02B-04-5] Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Marinated eggs served undercooked without a consumer advisory on menu. Employee began identifying all eggs in menu with a consumer advisory during time of inspection.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Gusnady.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 CO tanks not secured next to ice machine. 2 CO tanks not secured in office. Operator secured all tanks during time of inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of bean sprouts stored in floor if front line cook. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection.
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. String used to cut ramen egg on front line cook. Operator removed string during time of inspection time.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in front line Reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered chicken during time of inspection.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board not sanitized after washing at three compartment sink by employee . Discussed with operator. Operator placed cutting board to be rewashed in Dish machine.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef in chest freezer in dry storage room. Employees relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ramen 63F, pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pork broth 52F-71F at 12pm, cooked at 7pm previous night. 12 gallons of pork broth cooled in large stock pot inside back kitchen Reach in cooler.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Soft cooked egg for ramen not identified and no consumer advisory displayed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks stored over clean dishes on dish rack adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of miso ramen stored on floor of Reach in cooler. Bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor on front line cook. Operator relocated bucket of sprouts 6 inches above the floor during time of inspection.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A choking poster has been provided to the operator. Operator hung poster during time of inspection.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor inside office.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Electric scooter stored inside back storage area adjacent to chest freezer.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes, celery and other produce stored over Ready to eat soup in Reach in cooler in back kitchen prep area. Operator relocated all unwashed vegetables during time of inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour, sugar, and MSG bins in back storage area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread bun in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Raw chicken stored over mushrooms in Reach in cooler, back kitchen prep area. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour a bucket of soapy water into Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employees restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Soft cooked egg for ramen not identified and no consumer advisory displayed. Operator posted consumer advisory during time of inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked cooked shrimp, cooked eggs, milk, ramen broth in Reach in cooler, back kitchen prep area. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle next to cash register. Employee labeled bottle during time of inspection.