HIBACHI BUFFET SUSHI & GRILL
2456 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine run three times . 0 ppm dish machine . Manager scheduled service this day . Triple sink set up 100 ppm chlorine **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils – clean plate without washing hands. Reviewed with manager who then explained to the cook in the hibachi area . Cook then watched hands **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed spatulas rinsed and wiped after use for raw food in the hand wash sink at the hibachi station . Spatulas removed to dishwashing area to wash, rinse sanitize . Clean spatulas replaced for use . Reviewed with the manager who then reviewed with cook – food containers not sanitized in the triple sink – reviewed with manager. – Triple sink set up -pans and utensils washed rinsed and sanitized ** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with manager
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Utensils stored in the hand wash sink at the hibachi station . -utensils rinsed in hand wash sink Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine and wiping cloths.
Basic 3
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed with manager . Triple sink set up . 100 ppm chlorine . Dishes rewashed, rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. 3 d dust accumulation on utensil rack at cook line
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.