IKIGAI SUSHI TAKE OUT
4195 54 AVE N UNIT E, Saint Petersburg FL 33714 · 727-350-4888
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found One live fly at sushi counter. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed and educated with manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop inside cooked rice in reach-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Located on cutting boards across from sushi counter
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0PPM. Machine was primed at retested at 50 PPM
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine tested at 0PPM. Test kit not used to check sanitizer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Abrasive pad and rice scoop in hand wash sink at front counter. Items relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sushi fish at front counter not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop inside reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on standing reach-in cooler
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine stored above Yummy sauce inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager removed.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat spatula inside standing water on cook-line less that 135F. Employee placed utensil in metal container on flat top grill.
Live, small flying insects found One live fly at sushi counter. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed and educated with manager.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used to line raw tuna.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unpackaged frozen fish stored above commercially packaged ready to eat food in reach-in freezer located in dry storage room. Manager relocated item.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector will provide at the conclusion of interview.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service cup and metal scrub inside handwash at sushi counter. Employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at front counter with blue liquid. Manager labeled bottle as windex.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar and sauce container. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on standing walk-in cooler and prep walk-in cooler across from cook-line.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor next to cookline. Manager relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer located in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector will provide a choking poster at the conclusion of inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of coke inside sushi reach-in cooler. Manager discarded item.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside mop bucket unable to air dry.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Lowe's hardware store container used for food storage - direct contact with dehydrated pasta in reach-in cooler across from sushi bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in reach-in cooler across from sushi bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at front counter at 2:07pm. Operator added ice bath. Rechecked temp at 2:47pm a. cooked corn (63F - Cold Holding); 54f b. raw salmon (57F - Cold Holding); 49f c. raw tuna (63F - Cold Holding) 56f
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for cooked rice at sushi bar. Employee time marked rice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer stored inside bowl of hand wash sink at end of cooks line. Operator removed strainer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw salmon and Escolar not date marked in reach-in cooler at sushi bar. Operator date marked items.
Spray bottle at front cash register containing windex substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle windex.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching MSG and Salt in containers located on bottom shelf of cooks line.
One commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in reach-in cooler across from sushi bar.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken broth cooling at 45f in refrigerator in kitchen near sushi bar at 1:00 a.m. did not reach 41f within six hours. Will email DBPR Form 5030-061. Improper Cooling is the Major Cause of Foodborne Illness.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken broth cooked and cooling began at 1:00 a.m. did not reach 41f within six hours. Temp is 45f at 11:15 a.m.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave kitchen area then return, don gloves and begin preparing sushi rolls. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags in refrigerator in kitchen is used to store food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bagel roll does not identify cold smoked salmon is served undercooked.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food Grocery bag used to cover rice in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in upright refrigerator across from sushi bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked rice at sushi bar has no time mark. Operator time marked rice.
Spray bottle located near cash register containing toxic substance not labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in upright refrigerator across from sushi bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed hat. In the process of cleaning and sanitizing cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near sushi prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Self serve upright single door glass reach in cooler in dining room has dispensing tongs touching food items. Manager stored correctly.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop bucket.
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