SUSHI KABUKI
10801 STARKEY RD STE 18 · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33777
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 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tempura cooked shrimp (86F – Hot Holding) at sushi bar, recommended item be added to time as a public health control
Intermediate 6
01D-02-4Intermediate – Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Invoices not kept on site for past 90 days, operator brought invoices during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on stove surface
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty with no CFM
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Multiple employees present employed over 60 days with no proof of training certificates
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager on duty unable to provide written procedures
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Equipment cart on cook line **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment on soiled shelf under cook line
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of white fridge on cook line
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in ice water, removed **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven at sushi bar
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease behind cook line Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature, moved to fridge **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:07 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.