EASTERN KITCHEN AND SUSHI
5226 4 ST N · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs seen held over whole lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf away from lettuce.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back prep area seen used for drying of cutting board and (2) mandolin slicers. Operator removed cutting board and mandolins. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No proper chlorine test kit found on premise.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of unknown liquid (Floor Cleaner) seen by water heater in back storage area. Operator labeled bottle with correct chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in main kitchen seen with deep un-cleanable grooves.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in reach-in coolerAÂ under sushi bar not properly segregated. Employee moved drinks to container with label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Signs of wet nesting on clean dishes on shelf behind dishwashing area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple sauces seen on floor on main cook line. Employee moved sauces to shelf. Multiple containers of soy sauce and boxes of broccoli stored on ground in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice-cream scoop and drink making utensils in water temped at 74F. Operator removed cup and washed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents have large accumulation of grease.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping cloths without proper sanitizer in use throughout kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of fried shrimp tempura not properly covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. (3) Reach-in freezers in customer dining area. No proper protection from customers.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in coolerAÂ shelves seen with excessive rust buildup.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on floor near water heater. Operator moved bucket to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:31 PM.
Violation category totals
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.