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ZUKKU SAN SUSHI BAR AND GRILL

25916 SIERRA CENTER BLVD · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33559

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3416298
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8590970
DBPR license6113761

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate0 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 3

#1High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temped at 143.2f **Warning**

Warning
#2High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Manager manually made sanitizer and is calling for service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate03G-42-1

Intermediate – Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment acidified sushi rice. Haccp plan and process waiver received and currently being worked by state **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. All safe staff cards expired for all employees **Warning**

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#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

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#7Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Currently applied for HACCP Plan with state. Pending approval. Recommend using time as a public health control until plans are approved **Warning**

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#8Intermediate03G-37-4

Intermediate – pH meter used to test sushi rice not used according to manufacturer's instructions/no distilled water available. Observed operator test the rice directly. We found instructions and went over them to properly test the rice and calibrate it. Meter calibrated last week. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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.