KIKU SUSHI & GRILL
7338 CORTEZ BLVD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag being used to store wasabi. Educated operator on food grade bags. Operator removed wasabi and placed in clear wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of room spray next to single serve container in cabinet in dining room. Operator removed the can of room spray and placed in chemical area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple containers being used as scoop to dispense food in kitchen. Operator removed all container being used as scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice. Operator removed ice scoop and placed handle above ice. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hand sign in men's room. Operator stated that it had been stolen and was going to order another one.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared dumpster.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppms. Operator diluted sanitizer solution to 100ppms. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.