Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

SAKI ENDLESS SUSHI & HIBACHI

35927 US 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3205423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7972610
DBPR license6217486

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 21, 2022 4:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 22, 2022 8:09 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator was able to receive proof of parasite distraction during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw fish. Operator moved chicken to a bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings observed under dish machine. No other droppings observed, no chew marks observed. The area was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Lower shelf of prep table. Dry ingredient bins **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages, 1 on prep table and 1 on shelf above cook line. Operator removed employee beverages **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door open. Operator closed back door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass front reach in cooler interior soiled with build up of food debris. Discussed the need to keep the interior of refrigerated units clean and sanitized **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed at room temperature 35F held on counter. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.