Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ROYAL SUSHI BUFFET

9550 US HWY 19 STE # 1 · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3406947
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8555390
DBPR license6113065

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler on end of cook line- raw beef (55F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding, moved from walk in cooler to glass for cooler 1 hour ago, moved back to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. whitefish (118F – Hot Holding); operator took to kitchen to reheated to 170F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket in hand wash sink at wait station, operator removed, scrubby and sponge in hand wash sink at sushi bar, operator filled cup of water in hand wash sink in kitchen, discussed use of hand wash sink with manager on duty

#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from open cup on cook line, drink discarded. Discussed proper beverage cup usage with manager on duty **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At wait station

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in sink with standing water, operator took out and moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.