Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EDO JAPANESE TAPANYAKI STKHOUS

4500 N 66 ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 9, 2020
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2976824
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7214448
DBPR license6214281

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 9, 2020 3:33 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 11, 2020 4:31 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in beer storage closet by back door

#19High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 32 rodent droppings under benches by front door. 2 rodent droppings under front host stand 52 rodent droppings next to sushi bar and service bar in dining room 5 rodent droppings behind sushi bar 3 rodent droppings under reach in cooler 73 in beer storage closet 10 rodent droppings under cooks line 60 rodent droppings under shelves in dry storage area next to dish machine 10 rodent droppings in service area 12 rodent droppings along wall in dining area to the right of the front door

#20High Priority41-01-4

High Priority – Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Several bottles of kitchen cleaners next to mandolins and tea pitchers in service area

#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in kitchen

Intermediate 4

#22Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#23Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bar sink has shot glasses

#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink next to dry storage

#25Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler no date marking.

Basic 17

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy buildup on wok station

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in wait station next to beer cooler

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near sushi bar in dining room 2 dead roaches in hibachi grill cabinet closest to hand sink 2 dead roaches in cabinet at table 10 4 dead roaches on cooks line 15 dead roaches on sticky trap in laundry room next to kitchen

#5Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Microwave rusted inside

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near reach in cooler by walk in in kitchen

#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce and fryer oil on floor in dry storage area

#11Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in base of wall left of sushi station

#12Basic14-70-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around doorway

#13Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In all coolers and freezer

#14Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. One of the front doors open at time of inspection.

#15Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Large cooler in prep room

#16Basic14-41-4

Basic – Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets in dry storage no labels

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.