MIWA HIBACHI & SUSHI EXPRESS
6901 TYRONE BLVD VC01 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm, retested at 50PPM) Operator added more bleach and retested at 50PPM.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Operator handled scoop used for raw chicken, then proceeded to handle spatulas used for cooking vegetables without washing hands. Operator then washed hands for approximately 3 seconds. I instructed operator to always wash hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap and he washed his hands again for about 6 seconds. There is a language barrier and there is no proper handwashing poster yet available in Spanish for me to provide the operator.
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -operator handled scoop used for raw chicken, then proceeded to handle spatulas used for cooking vegetables without washing hands. Operator then washed hands for approximately 3 seconds. I instructed operator to always wash hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap and he washed his hands again for about 6 seconds. There is a language barrier and there is no proper handwashing poster yet available in Spanish for me to provide the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed dishes and put up to dry on rack above 3 compartment sink without sanitizing dishes. I guided operator on how to properly setup 3 compartment sink and he sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above sauces and broccoli in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator said that the sauce comes with every order. Operator moved raw beef to store below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -Certified Food Manager does not know how to properly set up a 3 compartment sink for proper ware washing. I instructed operator on how to properly set up 3 compartment sink which he demonstrated. -CFM does not demonstrate proper handwashing. See handwash violations. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 2
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – all compartments in 3 compartment sink unable to hold water. Operators will use clean, dry wiping cloths to plug drains for proper ware washing until sink has been repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -water draining onto kitchen floor surface when 3 compartment sink is emptied due to blockage in floor drain. Raw chicken was on the dishes in the sink. I observed employee cleaning kitchen floors with spray hose when I arrived. I explained to the operator that if the contamination water is draining onto the floors and then a strong hose is being used on the floors creating a mist, this can be a source of contamination. Operator unclogged drain to allow for proper draining. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:17 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.