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SUPER BUFFET SUSHI HIBACHI

1035 62 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 1, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3416590
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8602978
DBPR license6217537

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent dropping on top of dishwasher. 2 rodent dropping on floor near rear door. 1 rodent dropping in men's restroom. 6 rodent droppings under can rack storage in rear kitchen. 3 rodent droppings behind reach in chest freezer. 5 rodent droppings in water heater room. 3 rodent droppings under dish machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: 6 rodent dropping under can rack storage in rear kitchen 5 rodent droppings in dry storage **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk inside reach in cooler on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#13Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling at room temperature dumplings in prep area. Employees moved to the walk in. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in drink station soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris in both ice machines in server station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled with build up food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers torn. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station, hibachi station and drink station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on buffet line has build up of ice. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 80 F standing water. Employee removed water. Rice scoop stored on top of rice soiled cookers. Employee stored scooper in container. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sushi bar hand sink in buffet area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach in coolers. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#9Basic36-64-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Upon walking in establishment there is an objectionable odor. – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing Krab at room temperature. Employee moved Krab to walk in freezer. Re-temped Krab @ 2:25pm 41 F – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.