MORI SUSHI
1136 94 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03F-02-5High Priority – Operator states rice held on time but no time stamp available.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored on top of unwashed onions inside reach in fridge near cook line.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs stored over raw beef and shrimp inside reach in fridge near cook line.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching raw fish and not changing gloves to begin a new task.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Rice at 115 F @ 1:07pm. Took the temperature @ 1:51pm and Sushi Rice was at 168 F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw chicken, shrimp, raw beef, smoked salmon not date marked throughout the kitchen.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened on 11/12/23 not date marked. Employee date marked milk.
Basic 14
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the restaurant soiled with food debris.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board near cook line grooved.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under soda station in lobby
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Water dripping into container inside reach in fridge near cook line. Handle on reach in fridge near cook line in disrepair. Microwave button broken near cook line.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Restaurant food prep stored in unlocked customer soda reach-in cooler in lobby. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Car tire stored on soda station in lobby. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water near rice cooker on top of reach in cooler near cook line. Educated employee on alternative way to store utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in fridge at sushi station soiled.
28-02-4Basic – Rain water leaking through ceiling in sushi rolling area of lobby. Operator was able to remove tables under dripping area leaving no risk of food contamination.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach in cooler cutting board near kitchen line and at sushi bar area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:15 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.