CHARLIE'S SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1200 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 7273517338
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside mop sink on it's back. Manager removed live roach
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Stained / soiled cutting board on shelf in dish washing area
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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1 Dented can of baby corn whole present on shelf. See stop sale Manager discarded can
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in reach in freezer in cook line and storage areas.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside mop sink on it's back. Manager removed live roach
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( yellow fin ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Stained / soiled cutting board on shelf in dish washing area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To go containers stored in front of sushi bar hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( yellow fin ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roach on floor 12 dead on floor in back kitchen area near walk in freezer 3 dead roaches in liquor room 4 dead roaches under cooking equipment 2 dead in dish washing area. Manager removed roaches and clean and sanitized area
Stored food not covered. Washed vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine run three times. No sanitizer running through hose when run. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager primed dish machine recheck 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw wrapped chicken over raw wrapped pork in freezer in back kitchen. Manager rearranged food
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked by large trash can. Manager relocated trash can. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Cloth used as a food-contact surface on top of sushi rice at sushi bar. Manager removed towel
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash Tea stored under paper towel holder at back kitchen hand wash sinks. Manager relocated paper towels next to hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sinks must soiled with mold like build up and food debris at the bar area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine at cook line. Manager changed solution recheck 100 ppm
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Hoa K Lam certified food manager training expired 3/11/2025, Alan C Lam with current food manager training
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or mold-like substance soda nozzle soiled at bar. Manager cleaned soda nozzle
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front line/expo area. Manager placed paper towels at hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink in front line/ expo area Manager placed soap at hand sink
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff certificates for employees expired in 5/2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on floor between cooler and freezer at cook line. Manager labeled spray bottles
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in storage room. Manager cleaned drop plate area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Manager discarded employee drink
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bag of beef inside Walmart bag inside reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Employee removed bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer over bag of raw beef. Employee moved during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp, raw scallops, raw dumplings in reach in freezer at cook line. Employee cover during inspection.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, prepped broccoli and onions not covered. Operator covered vegetables during inspection
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.