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SAM'S SUSHI

7210 US 19 HWY N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-954-7370

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217945
Grade history
SEP 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on container of rice vinegar across three compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 1 live roach under dish machine drain board. 1 live roach under hand sink in front counter area across from cook line. 1 live roach on top of double door cooler storing wine across from ice machine.
High priority/35A-05-4
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024066152Sep 17, 2024Dec 17, 2024$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two packages of tilapia in walk in cooler inside ROP.
High priority/01B-13-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used prep sink to rinse hands to change gloves.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris,can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At sushi station
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items cooked had date marks. Establishment date marked all items
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White stand alone reach in cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Two packages of tilapia in walk in cooler inside ROP.
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door broken
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor. Near white stand alone reach freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line stand Alone white
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in garlic handle touching
Basic/10-01-5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Sushi knives stored on soiled shelves. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler beside ice machine
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beside ice machine
Basic/29-49-6
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Wall soiled with soiled behind dishwasher
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards. Employee moved
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
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Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Near three compartment sink.
Basic/14-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.inside soy sauce, sugar, flour and tempura
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler hole near old beer lines
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact gaskets at cook line surface soiled, gaskets at walk in freezer
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- Bucket of raw chicken on the floor near three compartment sink. Employee moved
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · No thawing during call back inspection will observe at next routine Time Extended
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 37 recorded, 11 high priority.

11 High priority4 Intermediate22 Basic
Show 37 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In pan in deli cooler from yesterday 10-12 tempura shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) In pan inside reach in cooler- stop sale issued- 23 pieces pork soup base (48F - Cold Holding) Made yesterday 10 lbs
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
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. Ran 3 x was at 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed sushi attendant put on gloves before preparing food after touching phone. Instructed to wash hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Owner touched temperature shrimp. Educated threw one piece away.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing knives in kitchen sink.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly insects inside back of house near dishwasher. 1 live flying insects insects service station
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Wantons in reach in freezer
High priority/14-15-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over ready to eat smoked salmon inside reach in white cooker. Employee moved all items
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in pan in deli cooler from yesterday 10-12 tempura shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) In pan inside reach in cooler- stop sale issued- 23 pieces Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish Walk in cooler Yellow fin barring 8 oz Escolar 2.2 lbs bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside reach in cooler near ice machine. pork soup base (48F - Cold Holding) Made yesterday 10 lbs
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk in cooler near cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles individually wrapped (44F - Cold Holding);
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of back hand wash sink near dishwasher
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Cooked pork base soup in standing reach-in cooler located at the server station did not properly cool. Manager advised he has thermometer but did not use to check temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice 10-11 employee dated during inspection
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bleach
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of heavy black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Near three compartment sink.
Basic/14-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.inside soy sauce, sugar, flour and tempura
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish Walk in cooler Yellow fin barring 8 oz Escolar 2.2 lbs bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Gave customers service phone number
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw chicken on the floor near three compartment sink. Employee moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler hole near old beer lines
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At service station
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.at sushi station
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Basic/40-01-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact gaskets at cook line surface soiled, gaskets at walk in freezer
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado at sushi station cut with sticker.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- Bucket of raw chicken on the floor near three compartment sink. Employee moved
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth solution sanitizer chlorine on cutting board at sushi station
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cutting boards
Basic/21-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Sushi station employee touched dirty surface picked item off floor did not wash hands before continuing to roll sushi roll then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Instructed to wash hands employee rinse tip of fingers off continued to roll sushi. Instructed to fully wash hands. Sushi station employee instructed again to wash hands fully stopped sale sushi roll had employee clean and sanitize work station.
High priority/12A-29-4
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for sushi inside reach in cooler at sushi station.
High priority/14-86-1
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meats in walk in freezer inside to go bags.
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In metal pans sitting inside of deli top of shrimp tempura shrimp - had out (50F - Cold Holding); tempura fish - had out (50F - Cold Holding) (45F - Cold Holding) Put underneath inside reach in cooler. Pork 50degrees Bowl inside deli cooler at cook line above fill line. Moved to bottom of deli cooler. Education. Retemp - tempura shrimp - had out (43F - Cold Holding); tempura fish - had out (46F - Cold Holding) Pork 43degrees
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart near dishwasher
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided state issued thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soup was moved from prep sink at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Top of sticky rice hot holding container.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee had a tea on front prep table. Employee moved.
Basic/12B-12-5
Food stored on floor. Box of oil near mop sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside flour
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris gaskets at deli cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lime and avocado with visible stickers at sushi station.
Basic/08B-39-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. During inspection observed sushi station after every sushi roll wiped knife each time. Educated
Basic/21-10-4
Utensils in poor condition. Knife at sushi station tape on handle
Basic/14-12-4
Wall soiled with accumulated dust at mop sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 98 Fl oz. dented can of Coconut Milk. 1-6 Lb 8 oz. dented can of Bamboo Shoots.
High priority/01B-01-4
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray bottles of Raid stored on rack across from mop sink.
High priority/41-05-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw ground ahi tuna stored above containers of sauces and cooked noodles. Operator moved raw ahi tuna below all ready to eat items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored on hand sink in front counter. Operator removed item to allow access to hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In front counter. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of green substance at hand sinks and spray bottle of purple chemical at mop sink unlabeled. Operator labeled as soap and degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior heavily soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Employee removed ahi tuna from package.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cases of frozen ahi tuna, frozen raw chicken not in its commercial package, cases of frozen wontons on the floor in walk in freezer. Bags of noodles under racks on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed all items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in 78F container of standing water at shrimp tempura breading station. Operator discarded water and brought out clean and sanitized utensils.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on prep tables in server wait station interiors soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking under hand sink across from soda dispenser and ice machine in server wait station area.
Basic/29-08-4
Sep 20, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior heavily soiled with black and pink mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bin interior next to ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and counter toaster oven handle soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white single door freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 19, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee peeling hard boiled eggs bare handed.
High priority/09-01-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on container of rice vinegar across three compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 1 live roach under dish machine drain board. 1 live roach under hand sink in front counter area across from cook line. 1 live roach on top of double door cooler storing wine across from ice machine.
High priority/35A-05-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · 1 live roach in ticket printer box in kitchen 2 live roaches in electrical fuse box 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles and broths inside reach in cooler across from fryers not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled purple chemical spray bottle stored next to mop sink. Unlabeled chemical spray in dining room area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior heavily soiled with black and pink mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bin interior next to ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and counter toaster oven handle soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately: 10 dead roaches behind reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. 10 dead roaches beneath hand sink next to dish machine. 10 dead roaches beneath the dish machine and drain board. 2 dead roaches under prep table across from dish machine. 6 dead roaches beneath hand sink and rack storing clean glass wear. 4 dead roaches on rack storing clean glass ware across from the ice machine. 1 dead roach on floor of walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches on top of microwave across from ice machine. 1 dead roach on floor of walk in cooler doorframe. 1 dead roach under rack storing wine in dinning room area. 13 dead roaches under sushi counter and barstool chairs in dinning room area. 3 dead roaches on ledge of dinning room booths.
Basic/35A-03-4/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · 3 dead roaches under cooks line Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white single door freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
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 chlorine sanitizer testing at 10 PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink and chlorine sanitizer is testing at 100 PPM.
High priority/22-41-4
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee peeling hard boiled eggs bare handed.
High priority/09-01-4
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on container of rice vinegar across three compartment sink next to walk in cooler. 1 live roach under dish machine drain board. 1 live roach under hand sink in front counter area across from cook line. 1 live roach on top of double door cooler storing wine across from ice machine.
High priority/35A-05-4
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings beneath rack storing clean glass ware across ice machine.
High priority/35A-04-4
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. See stop sale. Sushi rice was time stamped for 10am.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table stored in front of hand sink in front counter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front counter across from cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front counter across from cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out time as a public health control paperwork during routine inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles and broths inside reach in cooler across from fryers not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled purple chemical spray bottle stored next to mop sink. Unlabeled chemical spray in dining room area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior heavily soiled with black and pink mold like substance. Soda dispenser ice bin interior next to ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and counter toaster oven handle soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately: 10 dead roaches behind reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. 10 dead roaches beneath hand sink next to dish machine. 10 dead roaches beneath the dish machine and drain board. 2 dead roaches under prep table across from dish machine. 6 dead roaches beneath hand sink and rack storing clean glass wear. 4 dead roaches on rack storing clean glass ware across from the ice machine. 1 dead roach on floor of walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches on top of microwave across from ice machine. 1 dead roach on floor of walk in cooler doorframe. 1 dead roach under rack storing wine in dinning room area. 13 dead roaches under sushi counter and barstool chairs in dinning room area. 3 dead roaches on ledge of dinning room booths.
Basic/35A-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Water softer on floor near mop sink.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white single door freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door cooler next to ice machine.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
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. Manager unable to locate proof of training for staff during inspection
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · No proof of employee training provided at the time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler prepared over 24 hours, date added
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Multiple items prepared onsite not date marked inside walk in cooler during callback inspection. Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Ice build up on walk in freezer door. Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven at sushi bar
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of lemons in drink ice at servers station, staff burned and replaced
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in freezer, order corrected
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Container of lemons in drink ice at servers station, staff burned and replaced
High priority/01B-03-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Manager unable to locate proof of training for staff during inspection
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler prepared over 24 hours, date added
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sugar and panko bins, removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor, moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven at sushi bar
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate14 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. 0ppm, replace empty chemical, corrected 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemons and limes stored in drink ice at soda machine, moved to cooler, operator began burning ice.
High priority/08B-56-4
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemons and limes stored in drink ice at soda machine, moved to cooler, operator began burning ice.
High priority/01B-03-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (85F - Cold Holding), moved to reach in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to restrooms
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sushi bar
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to microwave at sushi bar
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee at sushi bar with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in panko
Basic/10-01-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled at sushi bar
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Black fan soiled above Sushi bar
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
Basic/21-10-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Basic/36-50-4

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