Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EDO RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 18, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3291755
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8163998
DBPR license6214281

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 18, 2022 5:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 19, 2022 3:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#16High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Peroxide stored next to seasoning sauce and salt in hibachi area.

#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on wall

#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in the bar area,AÂ 3 rodent droppings under hand sink in wait stationAÂ 2 rodent droppings under fire extinguisher in wait station 4 rodent droppings under dish machineAÂ 6 rodent droppings in laundry room near dish area 5 rodent droppings under hand wash sink to right off Sushi bar 1 dropping near ladies room 6 rodent droppings under hibachi grill near door 3 rodent droppings under hibachi grill in middle 1 rodent droppings under hibachi grill near window rear 2 rodent droppings under hibachi grill in rear near server station

#19High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Spoke with manager who stated rice was brought out at 4 pm and will be discarded at 6 pm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled and stained with food debris.

#21Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#24Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for time as public health control. Educated manager and provided time as public health control paperwork.

#25Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in walk in cooler no date mark after 24 hours. Employee began dating the items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#26Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Informed manager and he labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under ice hatching in wait stationAÂ 2 dead roaches in hibachi area on floor

#3Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee set up 3 compartment sink chlorine 100ppm. Do not use dish machine until sanitizing properly.

#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee food items not kept separate from food being given to public. Foods in walk in cooler and foods in white reach in coolers next to kitchen entrance.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear screen door

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under kitchen equipment, wait station, hibachi stations.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler has box of carrots and large pot of soup broth on floor. Informed manager to move off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.ice buildup in walk in freezer

#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in large tubs of tempura flakes not above food.

#11Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing above dish machine area.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers and stove burners soiled with heavy buildup of debris.

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to dish machine extremely soiled with mold like substance. Wall next to three compartment sink heavily soiled with grease and food debris.

#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dish area, mop improperly stored in water.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepared foods in walk in cooler no labels.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.