SAKURA SUSHI HIBACHI
926 CURLEW RD · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on shelf above prep table. Medicine was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented pineapple can. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Dishmachine was ran 3 times. First run 0ppm, second 5ppm, third 0ppm. Dishmachine has not been used today. Discontinue use of Dishmachine until it is working properly. 3 compartment sink was set up and is at 50ppm chlorine**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds. Discussed with employee who then washed his hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can. Trash can was relocated. Food container stored in handwash sink. Container was relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both chemical test strips for chlorine have expired in 2021 and 2022. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for Xiao, who has worked at establishment for over 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 one employee, Xiao. Provided operator with printed copy of employee health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 5
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open beverage on prep table. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-03-5Basic – Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thawed under running water is at 56F. Operator relocated to to walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Wiping cloth was relocated to bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.