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SUSHI ROCK GRILL

5901 SUN BLVD STE #121 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33715

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3416318
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8590990
DBPR license6210380

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 150ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cutting raw chicken then remove gloves and touch and don single-serve gloves without washing first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags grocery store carry bags used in direct contact with food in upright refrigerator in kitchen. **Warning**

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#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a. cut lettuce on top of microwave oven (74F – Cold Holding) 12:00pm re temp at 12:40pm 65f Employee moved lettuce to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

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#25Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – All reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom rooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of soy sauce and peanuts. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils on top of microwave oven is exposed to splash when retrieving paper towels. **Warning**

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#8Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with clean bowls and utensils in kitchen. **Warning**

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#10Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line is rusted. **Warning**

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#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken stored on floor on cooks line. Employee removed chicken from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

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#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled. **Warning**

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#14Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both men and women restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**

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#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors in kitchen. **Warning**

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#16Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler near cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

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#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach-in freezer not covered. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 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
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.