NIGORI SUSHI & HIBACHI
1250 SEMINOLE BLVD #5, Largo FL 33770
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022055060 | Nov 3, 2022 | May 19, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022052383 | Oct 12, 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022039748 | Jul 26, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022012435 | Feb 8, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2022024400 | May 5, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2015009623 | Feb 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp in hand sink. Item moved.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken. Date mark added.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken stored in non food grade bags.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning in flour containers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Moved items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meat thawing at room temperature. Put in reach in cooler.
Jun 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked rice. Item moved.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Escolar listed as white tuna. Operator has changed the description on all menus for this item before inspector left.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour containers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food moved to separate container, and labeled employee only
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and buckets of sauces stored on floor in back area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Storage rooms.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in to go bags in chest freezers
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crawfish (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler on cook line, moved to freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease and food debris on surface of cook line. Knives on cook line with visible food residue (not in use, no customers present or food prep being conducted)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door to kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of equipment on cook line. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs in chest freezer not covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins with white powder not labeled
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen Can opener, knives, peeler, and grater hanging on soiled magnet on stand-alone refrigerator on cook line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in throughout kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach-in freezer in kitchen and storage room.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non reach-in cooler on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach-cooler on cook line.
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator stated cooked chicken was prepared at 2:30pm On prep table temp 3:10pm cooked chicken (95F) Re temp at 4:00pm 92f Operator placed item in reach-in freezer.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 lb can of hoisin sauce
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in non food grade bag in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 3:15pm boiled potatoes (56F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (64F - Cold Holding); mussels (54F - Cold Holding); oysters (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings Re temped at 4.05 pm boiled potatoes (56F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (64F - Cold Holding); mussels (54F - Cold Holding); oysters (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings Discussed with Operator, food items are not cooling down. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen Can opener, knives, peeler, and grater hanging on soiled magnet on stand-alone refrigerator on cook line.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead insects trapped inside bug zapper on prep table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in container of sugar and rice.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in throughout kitchen area
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 5 lb can of hoisin sauce
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen near reach-in freezer. Operator removed phone, cleaned and sanitized table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cook top and fat fryer soiled with grease and food buildup.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon of cooking oil stored on floor in rear of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach-in freezer in kitchen and storage room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located at front entrance of kitchen, used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in men's restroom and sink near customer dining room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non reach-in cooler on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach-cooler on cook line.
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.