HIBACHI BUFFET SUSHI & GRILL
2456 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – garlic and oil 69 F on counter less than an hour . Manager added garlic and oil on time as a public health control procedure and time marked container to discard in 3 hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – ice cute soiled at waste station near dining room
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to hand wash sink near dishwashing hand washing
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils ( plastic cups stacked) not properly air-dried – wet nesting at wait station near dining area
08B-36-4Basic – Food ( cooked rice inside cooker) stored in a location that is exposed to splash – next to cook line hand wash sink . Employee moved rice cooker **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back kitchen food prep area . Manager removed wet towels **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Vinegar container reused to make a scoop . Employee discarded scoop **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:35 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.