OTSUKA RAMEN

Name: OTSUKA RAMEN
Address: 6800 N DALE MABRY HWY #190, TAMPA, FL, 33614, US
Rating: 81.1

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

License #3916118

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81.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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OTSUKA RAMEN in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 9 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 13, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 0 major, and 4 minor.

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[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops stored wet in the mop sink next to the exit door, operator had employees hand the mops to dry .
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to the slicer , employee moved drinks to appropriate location.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD40 on bottom shelf across from triple sink next to cooking pots. Under food prep table, operator moved the bottle of WD40 to the appropriate location.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fry mix bags stored on the floor in the storeroom next to tall reach in cooler , manager raised items off the floor.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed , employee phone on ware washing rack next to prep table with slicer Observed employee book bag on dishwashing racks across from the dishwasher. Employees moved items to the correct location.

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[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.

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