HIBACHI BUFFET SUSHI & GRILL
2456 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of oyster sauce on dry storage shelf **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in chest freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon (52F – Cold Holding); krab (49F – Cold Holding) on buffet, discussed proper cold holding options with staff **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at sushi bar **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at sushi bar **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. All food handler certificates expired January 2024 **Warning**
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of oyster sauce on dry storage shelf, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of potatoes on floor at cook line, relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles in noodles on cook,line **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi knives in 74F water **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep area **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Rear door to kitchen **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing at room temperature at triple sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:30 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.