SUMO HIBACHI EXPRESS
6975 66 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-07-4High 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**
08A-20-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in pan of rice on prep table.
24-05-4Basic – 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.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor soiled food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
12B-13-4Basic – 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.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
08B-12-5Basic – 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**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler middle shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – 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.
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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.