Inspection Report

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GRAND SUSHI HIBACHI BUFFET

10421 US HWY 19 · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3756117
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13851184
DBPR license6100646

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Plastic garbage tins used to contain food in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink no vacuum breaker **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

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Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in wait station soiled with debris. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with debris, can opener soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by chair near kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test strips expired. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

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Basic 12

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door for employee restroom not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for sugar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining food contact shelf in walk in coolers.n **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

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#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

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#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting cups in wait station **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Frier baskets in disrepair on cook line. Walk in cooler at rear exit broken and in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door by ice machine has noticeable gap. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

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#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 70F in buffet and kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near dish machine missing handle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelve in lobby has rust pitting to surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Frozen rangoons not covered in reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw chicken, cooked chicken, mussels, dumplings not covered in reach in cooler near cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in coolers and freezers has rust pitted to surface in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
7 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.