SUMO HIBACHI EXPRESS
6975 66TH ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-820-1348
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Peanut butter sauce in pan in walk-in cooler has a mold-like growth. Operator discarded peanut butter sauce. Stop Sale not warranted.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019037497 | May 15, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried rice in container in walk in cooler at 50 degrees. Made at 9 pm last night. Establishment let cool on counter for about an hour then put into walk in.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fried rice in walk in cooler at 50 degrees. Made at 9 pm last night. Establishment let cool on counter for about an hour then put into walk in. 2 lbs
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. 0 ppm ran 3 times
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. Sticky rice in red cooler no time stamp
Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts in deli cooler in water. Employee removed water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 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 chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Operator ran machine a few times and primed chlorine to dispense more chemical. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw pork stored above container of ginger sauce. Operator stored raw pork in designated area for raw meats.
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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. For three employees engaging with food or food preparation. Emailed operator DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
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. Observed employee training certificate for Sanchai Som 1/9/2023 through State Food Safety. No employee training could be provide for three other employees engaging with food or in food preparation at the time of inspection. Operator stated group training is scheduled for Wednesday 1/29/2025.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Verified license and ownership through operator.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor through kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink across from flat top and next to three compartment sink. Emailed operator DBPR hand washing sign.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of frozen Karb Rangoon stored inside double door cooler across from cook line. Employee put lid on container.
Apr 15, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved raw chicken below raw shrimp.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 raw shell eggs is cracked in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded raw shell eggs. Stop-sale is not warranted.
No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Minh Tran and 2. Aiden Kein Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in container of rice in warewashing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Stored food not covered. Raw peeled onions stored in container on shelf in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered onions.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Peanut butter sauce in pan in walk-in cooler has a mold-like growth. Operator discarded peanut butter sauce. Stop Sale not warranted.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over open pan of raw shrimp in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw shrimp.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals on shelf in and hand wash sink in warewashing area not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in pan of rice on prep table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean glass bowls and plates on shelf in warewashing area not protected.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor soiled food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open beverage in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded beverage.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Container of dumplings in stand-alone freezer in kitchen not covered. Walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Pan of butter removed from packaging. b. Pan on broccoli
Walk-in cooler middle shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch in container located underneath prep table removed from original packaging not labeled. Single-serve bowls without handle stored inside steak seasoning and garlic powder on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Butter not time marked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Mop sink soiled.
Stored food not covered. Crab Rangoon in freezer not covered. Covered by operator.
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