ITHAI & SUSHI SPORTS BAR LLC
1230 CLEVELAND ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. 0 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer bucket. Ran machine 4 times and were finally able to get reading on test strip. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Container of unwrapped mints available for customers at front counter does not have lid or protection. **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over curry sauces in reach in cooler. Manager moved chicken. Raw pork over noodles in walk in cooler. Manager moved pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. 7 live roaches on shelf under cook top 1 live roach on wall behind cook line 1 live roach in cabinet holding maintenance tools under cash register 1 live roach on floor at bar **Warning**
Intermediate 6
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizer not dispensing in dish machine. **Warning**
53A-03-6Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty has expired CFM. Expired May 2018. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket in sink at sushi bar. Employee moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-23-4Intermediate – Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in both restrooms at 66°f **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near walk in cooler. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Office only able to find plans from 2010/2011. Establishment has added a sushi bar on wall back up to dish room/restrooms. A bar has also been added near existing food pickup area. **Warning**
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches in sticky trap near non functioning walk in cooler 2 dead roaches on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook like **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 60°f **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean Containers on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – wall below dish machine soiled with black debris – black residue on wall above window on cook line near unused equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Employee corrected bucket to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At bar **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:45 AM.
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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.