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HIBACHI BUFFET SUSHI & GRILL

2456 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3761454
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13860296
DBPR license6214350

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority22-41-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority12A-27-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority22-45-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with manager

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine and wiping cloths.

Basic 3

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. 3 d dust accumulation on utensil rack at cook line

#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – 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
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.