Inspection Report

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KEN SUSHI AND ASIAN BISTRO

2801 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3611714
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10900432
DBPR license6209576

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-41-4

High 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. 0 ppm chlorine . Manager changed empty bucket of sanitizer .recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -3D dust accumulation shelf above reach in cooler and on wires from ceiling near microwave at cook line

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with operator **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area . Manager labeled spray bottle . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in walk in cooler

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – interior top area of microwave is rusted at cook line – top to reach in freezer is rusted by hand wash sink in back kitchen area

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sushi bar . Manager placed thermometers inside sushi coolers **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled exterior of microwave – soiled oven handle

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from condenser in walk-in cooler . Container under leak .

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.