SAM'S SUSHI
7210 US 19 HWY N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, replace empty chemical, corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemons and limes stored in drink ice at soda machine, moved to cooler, operator began burning ice.
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemons and limes stored in drink ice at soda machine, moved to cooler, operator began burning ice.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (85F – Cold Holding), moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 14
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to restrooms
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to microwave at sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee at sushi bar with no hair restraint
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in panko
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled at sushi bar
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Black fan soiled above Sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:35 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.