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661 CENTRAL AVE UNIT A · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671508
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13540358
DBPR license6217371

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in sushi bar: salmon (48F – Cold Holding); hamachi (45F – Cold Holding); Krab (48F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); raw ahi (48F – Cold Holding); salmon (48F – Cold Holding); hamachi (48F – Cold Holding) It's stored inside freezer to bring down the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed manager DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled with black substance in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sliced equipment stored in sushi bar hand sink. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean classes wet nesting apron shelf above soda dispenser in server wait station. Kitchen manager had employee take back all the glasses to be washed and sanitizer to allow air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.