Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SUSHI INC

270 1ST AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3134554
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7684598
DBPR license6215578

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 26, 2021 5:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 27, 2021 11:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies under dish machine.

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 200 rodent droppings behind sushi bar 5 rodent droppings on shelf next to utensils. 7 rodent droppings in upstairs liquor room

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to bulk vinegar and sauces.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Back room leading to ice machine

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Avocados in back room

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken in on top of the prep table. Instructed to move to reach in cooler. Employee moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.