Inspection Report

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AHI SUSHI

364 1 ST AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3609645
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10896948
DBPR license6218284

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority8 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bottle of chlorine sanitizer testing at 200+ PPM. The inspector showed the operator how to dilute the chlorine with water and test the chemical. Chlorine sanitizer now testing at 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Printed and provided the DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on sushi bar counter and reach in deli cooler in kitchen area.

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container and lid stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector moved items.

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator could not access Certified Food Manager Certificate at the time of the inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory observed on menu. The operator stated he is currently updating his menu. The inspector discussed the consumer advisory notice and the astrik on the raw items to lead the consumer to the advisory. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing for sushi rice. The inspector printed out Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures during the inspection and help the operator fill out the form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The inspector printed a Consumer Advisory sign at the time of the inspection. The sign was posted at hostess counter at front door entrance. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of yellow and red liquid substance. Bottles labeled as degreaser and bleach sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soiled with yellow substance.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License observed expired on 2/1/2024. Operator provided current license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector provided hand sign and it was posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In front sushi counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.