Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SUMO HIBACHI EXPRESS

6975 66 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3348666
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8367926
DBPR license6217805

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Peanut butter sauce in pan in walk-in cooler has a mold-like growth. Operator discarded peanut butter sauce. Stop Sale not warranted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#13High 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 stored over open pan of raw shrimp in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals on shelf in and hand wash sink in warewashing area not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in pan of rice on prep table.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean glass bowls and plates on shelf in warewashing area not protected.

#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor soiled food debris.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open beverage in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded beverage.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of dumplings in stand-alone freezer in kitchen not covered. Walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Pan of butter removed from packaging. b. Pan on broccoli **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler middle shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch in container located underneath prep table removed from original packaging not labeled. Single-serve bowls without handle stored inside steak seasoning and garlic powder on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.