SUSHI KABUKI
10801 STARKEY RD UNIT 18 · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33777
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 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over uncovered premade salad bowls in cooler, tuna relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw tempura shrimp (61F – Cold Holding) on cook line, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at bar, time mark updated **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl of raw fish thawing in hand sink on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs on cart handle next to cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 75F standing water **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster ovens soiled at sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados at sushi bar with stickers present on exterior, discussed properly washing produce prior to use with staff
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Electrical surge protector with multiple items plugged in resting on top of electric kettle hot holding soup, removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing in bowl of standing water Raw beef thawing at room temp on dry storage shelf, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered shrimp next to hand sink on cook line with no splash guard
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cut onions in reach in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.