SUMO HIBACHI EXPRESS
6975 66TH ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 three employees engaging with food or food preparation. Emailed operator DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Verified license and ownership through operator.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor through kitchen area.
31B-04-4Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of frozen Karb Rangoon stored inside double door cooler across from cook line. Employee put lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.