HIBACHI BUFFET SUSHI & GRILL
2456 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in chest freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Raw pork over garlic,raw beef over fresh spinach,raw chicken over sauce **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
10-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles in noodles on cook,line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Tongs in beef and noodles in reach in cooler **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Zucchini,Mac and cheese,chicken **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:47 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.