LARGO HIBACHI BUFFET
1410 MISSOURI AVE N · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cut zucchini stored under raw chicken. Raw chicken stored over cooked sauces. All items moved to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 51f, raw shrimp 50f, buffet line in sushi area. Ice being added to containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items removed from hand sink at end of line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator cannot find certificate. Inspected will return.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, ribs, wontons, cooked chicken.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handles used for portioning flours. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw shrimp in standing water. Water turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Missing coating on pair of tongs. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.