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HOT SAKE ASIAN

432 POINSETTIA AVE · CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33767

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3405194
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8548512
DBPR license6211540

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 lb can oyster sauce dented on seam.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shells eggs stored on unwashed lemons. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen pan in sink. Item moved. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Wall behind fryer.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce and cooking oil stored on floor in storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink held with produce. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.