IKIGAI SUSHI TAKE OUT
4195 54 AVE N UNIT E · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine stored above Yummy sauce inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat spatula inside standing water on cook-line less that 135F. Employee placed utensil in metal container on flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found One live fly at sushi counter. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed and educated with manager.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used to line raw tuna.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unpackaged frozen fish stored above commercially packaged ready to eat food in reach-in freezer located in dry storage room. Manager relocated item. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
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. Inspector will provide at the conclusion of interview.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service cup and metal scrub inside handwash at sushi counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at front counter with blue liquid. Manager labeled bottle as windex. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar and sauce container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on standing walk-in cooler and prep walk-in cooler across from cook-line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor next to cookline. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer located in kitchen.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector will provide a choking poster at the conclusion of inspection.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of coke inside sushi reach-in cooler. Manager discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside mop bucket unable to air dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:24 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.