SAKI ENDLESS SUSHI & HIBACHI
35927 US 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain reliever located on cook line above preparation and bar above cooler operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Gold label soy sauce 1.86 liters can dented on scene. **Repeat Violation**
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. Measured at 10ppm Operator corrected, remeasured at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cooling rinse glove covered hand in hand wash sink for less than 15 seconds. Discussed proper handwashing with staff and manager.
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk containers soiled.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper bag under stuffed jalapeños in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In bat measured at 150ppm. Operator corrected remeasured at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over open uncovered can of bamboo shoots. Operator moved bamboo. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef over raw squid and raw fish. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled knives on magnetic racks.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubbing utensil stored in handwashing sink in kitchen by cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 sushi 1 host 1 server 3 cooks 1 dishwasher. Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
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. Manuel Victor
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to handwashing sink in kitchen and in bar. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 20
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Hanging sticky trap near cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple instances of bowls being used as scoops throughout kitchen and sushi bar.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and damaged. Appear to be drooping.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted, pans on drying rack not inverted with standing water. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sushi line and kitchen.
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Gold label soy sauce 1.86 liters can dented on scene. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep counter in kitchen and over cooler in bar. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink located in kitchen and bar, not segregated. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting in drying racks and at wait station station soda machine and bar
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door rusted will not close properly, has gap on bottom and sides.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple instances at soda station and dish room.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and buckets of sauce stored on floor. Operator moved bucket to proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water for utensils in mini crockpot 123F
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink by dishwashing station machine 130 degrees. Cold water not working.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On sushi line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items within walk in cooler. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
38-08-4Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Inspector had to use flashlights to identify food and any dates in walk in.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:32 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.