MIWA HIBACHI & SUSHI EXPRESS
6901 TYRONE BLVD VC01 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
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 3
22-39-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 10 PPM. Employee added more chlorine and sanitizer bucket is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Congestion medicine store on shelf with spices in kitchen area. Employee stored item in designated area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage in side walk in cooler. Manager moved cabbage to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager vomiting or diarrheal event form in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided. Manager stated the 4 employees engaging in food preparation during the routine inspection started 1-3 weeks ago. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom of table storing rice. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in front counter area not stored inverted. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table where employee is cutting broccoli. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor next to fryers in back kitchen. Employee stored soy sauce off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.