KEN SUSHI AND ASIAN BISTRO
2801 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine in active use . Sanitizer container is low . Manager changed sanitizer bucket . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes in dish machine not sanitized as the dish machine not sanitizing when run. Dish machine sanitizer changed and measuring 50 ppm . Dish washer rewashed dishes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged in freezer next to hand wash sink in back kitchen area . Manager rearranged food **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. Package of raw chicken stored with package of raw beef on shelf in walk in cooler
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.- container of vitamins on shelf above food prep area in kitchen . Manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with manager . Manager reviewed the use of test strips to measure sanitizer level with the dish washer **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan on record are not accurate to kitchen. Sushi bar at front counter area recently extended , equipment in the back kitchen changed, a beverage station added. Establishment added dining and restrooms area that used to be the next door unit .
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer read 26 F in ice slush water . Manager readjusted setting to 32 F **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen .
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Additional 36 seats added
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- water at 118 F in warmer by back kitchen hand wash sink
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area .
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food ( container of octopus) stored near sink exposed to splash at sushi bar. Employee relocated container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( cardboard tray of avocados) stored with ready-to-eat food at sushi bar on cutting board . Employee relocated avocados to the back kitchen and cleaned them **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:37 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.