MORI SUSHI
1136 94 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for farm raised salmon. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray can that states it is meant for inside resident use only. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw salmon meant for sushi and crab sticks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken out of original packaging over raw shrimp. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on prep table of kitchen. 1 live roach in office next to three-compartment sink. 1 live roach on shelf next to server's station soda machine. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked white rice on cook line 110 °F **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pan over handwash sink of sushi line. Operator removed. Pan stored over handwash sink near dish area. Operator removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Valve to turn on hot water at handwash sink next to three compartment sink does not work. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut raw salmon in reach-in freezer meant for sushi not date marked. **Warning**
53B-03-5Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee certified through National Restaurant Association ServSafe. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-40-5Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Gas line behind cooking equipment has grease accumulation. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Grease accumulation on stove tops of kitchen and side of fryer. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches in office next to three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on floor of kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor of sushi area. 3 dead roaches on floor near server's station soda fountain. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Oatmeal cookies on prep table of sushi line. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door next to server's station. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise, soy sauce, and oil stored on floor of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic lids stored on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Food stored in self service reach-in cooler of dining room. Whole lettuce, cut cabbage, and raw beef is being stored in reach-in cooler open to the public. Informed operator that food must be moved to a protected location. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 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.