SAKI ENDLESS SUSHI & HIBACHI
35927 US 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727.351.5615
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near exit door. 1 live under dish machine 1 live in hinge of reach in cooler door. 1 live under table in dining room area. 1 live roach on bowl I'm warewashing area. All roaches have been killed and the areas have been sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025033126 | Mar 10, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022058006 | Nov 21, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license on display.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
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Stored food not covered. Observed desserts with no covering in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 34 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority5 Intermediate20 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain reliever located on cook line above preparation and bar above cooler operator removed.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Gold label soy sauce 1.86 liters can dented on scene.
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. Measured at 10ppm Operator corrected, remeasured at 100ppm.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cooling rinse glove covered hand in hand wash sink for less than 15 seconds. Discussed proper handwashing with staff and manager.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk containers soiled.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper bag under stuffed jalapeños in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In bat measured at 150ppm. Operator corrected remeasured at 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over open uncovered can of bamboo shoots. Operator moved bamboo.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef over raw squid and raw fish. Operator moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled knives on magnetic racks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubbing utensil stored in handwashing sink in kitchen by cookline. Operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 sushi 1 host 1 server 3 cooks 1 dishwasher. Manager arrived during inspection
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manuel Victor
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to handwashing sink in kitchen and in bar. Operator labeled container.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Hanging sticky trap near cookline. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple instances of bowls being used as scoops throughout kitchen and sushi bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and damaged. Appear to be drooping.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted, pans on drying rack not inverted with standing water. Operator inverted items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sushi line and kitchen.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Gold label soy sauce 1.86 liters can dented on scene.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep counter in kitchen and over cooler in bar. Operator moved.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink located in kitchen and bar, not segregated. Operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in drying racks and at wait station station soda machine and bar
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door rusted will not close properly, has gap on bottom and sides.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple instances at soda station and dish room.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and buckets of sauce stored on floor. Operator moved bucket to proper area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water for utensils in mini crockpot 123F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink by dishwashing station machine 130 degrees. Cold water not working.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On sushi line.
Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items within walk in cooler. Operator covered items.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Inspector had to use flashlights to identify food and any dates in walk in.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers.
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented pineapple can. Dented tomato ketchup can. Hoisin sauce can.
Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flies on bananas in the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Banana peel has been partially opened and flies are in 2 bananas.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor in the kitchen. Operator discarded and sanitizer area.
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler. Pans of frozen food on the floor in the freezer. Operator relocated so that food is no longer stored on the floor.
Mar 11, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near walk in cooler.
Mar 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near exit door. 1 live under dish machine 1 live in hinge of reach in cooler door. 1 live under table in dining room area. 1 live roach on bowl I'm warewashing area. All roaches have been killed and the areas have been sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Operator relocated.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in the floor near soda syrup bags 1 dead under soda station in server area. 2 dead on floor under cook line All have been discarded and the areas sanitized
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container on the floor in the wall in cooler. Operator relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up inside fryer doors. Behind equipment on cookline
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork, Raw beef and raw eggs stored on top shelf of cooler over ready to eat food. Manager moved the raw meats to the bottom shelf
Food stored on floor. Buckets containing packaged food stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Discussed the need to store all foods a minimum of 6" off the floor.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near cook line.
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. Operator was able to determine the when the food was placed on time and time stamped during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employees beverages on prep table near clean equipment and food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell ohone store on upper shelf of cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled cook line, prep area and storage area.undermand behind equipment
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting green onions from the bag with out washing. Discussed the need to wash produce before cutting.
Stored food not covered.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Peroxide stored on upper shelf of cook line. Operator removed peroxide
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed near back exterior door in kitchen. No contamination observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring roll 124F held over fryer. Operator reheated spring rolls to 167F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Behind sushi bar
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed in mop sink. Operator disposed of dead roach and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic cups behind bar cracked/ broken.
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of food stored on freezer floor. No deliveries today. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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.