HOOKS SUSHI BAR AND THAI FOOD
1210 9 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on raw beef in reach-in freezer in storage area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 12:10pm a. cooked rice (75F – Cold Holding) b. rehydrated noodles (46F – Cold Holding) Operator moved item to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter at 12:33pm a. Fried salmon (106F – Hot Holding) Operator discarded fish. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter stained with black substance.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buckets stored in hand wash sink at sushi bar. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
06-09-1Basic – 20 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of rice in reach-in cooler. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near restrooms. Operator discarded roach. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on shelf with clean plates.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on shelf with clean plates.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor in prep area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 85f degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water and placed utensils in ware washing area to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.