New Port Richey, Pasco County

KAZU'S SUSHI

5706 MAIN ST, New Port Richey, FL 34652-2634

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jun 9, 2026
City
New Port Richey
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 24615619

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple items in kitchen and sushi area have paper towels under them.

01B-13-4

Detail 24615623

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia thawed in package.

31A-11-4

Detail 24615622

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink at front counter.

06-09-1

Detail 24615621

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Tilapia completely thawed in package, see stop sale.

21-07-4

Detail 24615620

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket at sushi counter, 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-03-4

Detail 24411982

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sushi prep cook rinsed hands in prep sink, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty and staff. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Employee washed hands in prep sink at front counter, discussed using hand wash sink only for hands, cook washed hands again in hand wash sink Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

09-07-5

Detail 24411983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Employee did not use two control measures, Only washed hands. AOP form shows nail brush for second step . - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Not observed Time Extended

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-17-4

Detail 24398372

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands for a total of 10 seconds, discussed proper hand wash and cook washed again. Sushi prep cook washed hands less than 10 seconds. Corrective Action Taken

12A-20-4

Detail 24398371

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.employee rinsed hands in prep sink, no soap

08A-17-6

Detail 24398366

High 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. Plastic bins of raw pork and raw salmon in plastic wrap over cheesecake, French fries, cooked vegetables in freezer on cook line, cook moved raw foods to bottom Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24398365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line -tofu (49F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, operator discarded. Discussed proper ice bath and time control as options.

41-27-4

Detail 24398370

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket greater than 200 ppm, operator added water, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 24398367

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sushi prep cook rinsed hands in prep sink, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty and staff.

31A-09-4

Detail 24398368

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal bowl up hand wash sink at sushi station, operator removed Corrected On-Site

09-07-5

Detail 24398373

Basic - Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Employee did not use two control measures, Only washed hands. AOP form shows nail brush for second step .

08B-38-4

Detail 24398369

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler - pan of soup, bucket of sauce on floor

21-12-4

Detail 24398374

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. We towels on sushi cutting boards, operator moved to bucket Corrected On-Site

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 23829344

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm at dish machine, employee primed machine, now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

09-05-5

Detail 23829345

High Priority - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Sushi chef not using nail brush or hand sanitizer, discussed the proper hand washing procedure with sushi chef for AOP

01B-13-4

Detail 23829347

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

06-09-1

Detail 23829346

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Tuna thawed in original packaging states on packaging to remove before thawing

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 23551139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on sushi rice at sushi bar, operator was able to determine the time rice was put at sushi bar and properly time marked Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 23551140

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Linen towel on top of sushi rice at sushi bar, towel removed Corrected On-Site

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

12A-03-4

Detail 22912869

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink on cook line, discussed proper hand washing procedures with cooks

27-16-5

Detail 22912870

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at hand sink on cook line, water was turned off at hand sink, operator turned water back on, hot water temperature was 113F Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

14-86-1

Detail 22298764

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used for shrimp, vegetables, paper towels removed Corrected On-Site

01D-01-5

Detail 22298757

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator received parasite destruction from food provider Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22298760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried shrimp (112F - Hot Holding)sitting next to fryers, employee put in walk in cooler to cool down

11-27-4

Detail 22298763

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22298758

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 22298759

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice kept on time at sushi bar, no written procedure. Operator has time as a public health paperwork in her email to be printed, printed paperwork Repeat Violation

09-07-5

Detail 22298762

Basic - Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Employee washed hands, did not use two control measures

21-12-4

Detail 22298761

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board in sushi bar

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 22095455

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over whole onions and lemons in walk in cooler

11-27-4

Detail 22095461

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Detail 22095456

Intermediate - 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.

03F-10-5

Detail 22095459

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 22095457

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100F shut off at employee handwash sink. By dish machine. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22095460

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in-cooler fans soiled

14-17-4

Detail 22095458

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 21652469

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Disused proper hand washing procedures with operator.

03F-10-5

Detail 21652462

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

41-17-4

Detail 21652467

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled them Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21652466

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By dish machine.

22-20-5

Detail 21652465

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-73-4

Detail 21652468

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen and sushi bar

31B-04-4

Detail 21652464

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and bar area.

29-08-4

Detail 21652463

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot knob at hand wash sink by dish machine broken.

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21118364

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink out back

27-16-4

Detail 21118366

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dish area

22-20-5

Detail 21118368

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

50-09-4

Detail 21118367

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

21-12-4

Detail 21118365

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee moved them.

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20829027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20829026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 20821897

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Sushi employee handling sanitize towel that tested 200ppm then preparing sushi with his bare hands without washing his hands Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Employee was in back kitchen handling soiled utensils then came to sushi bar and did not wash hands before starting work Admin Complaint

12A-07-5

Detail 20821894

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee making raw sushi, did not wash hands before putting gloves on,discussed proper hand washing procedure Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Employee was outside then came into sushi bar and put gloves on without washing hands Admin Complaint

09-05-5

Detail 20821896

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand washing, discussed proper hand washing procedure with operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Employee washed hands then put hand sanitizer on without drying hands first Employee did not use hand sanitizer after washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with operator Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

12A-19-4

Detail 20821899

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water, water temperature 74F, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Employee washed hands with cold water, water temperature 70F Admin Complaint

09-08-5

Detail 20821898

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Operator not monitoring, discussed proper procedure with operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Operator is on the process of filling out the new AOP and properly training all employees Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 20821892

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

09-09-5

Detail 20821895

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No proof available showing that employees touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands have received the required training on risks, handwashing, finger nail maintenance, prohibited jewelry and good hygienic practices. Establishment has an approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Some employees have no food handling training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Operator is in the process of training all employees with the new AOP Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 20821893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 21

12A-16-4

Detail 20819168

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Sushi employee handling sanitize towel that tested 200ppm then preparing sushi with his bare hands without washing his hands Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 20819159

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee making raw sushi, did not wash hands before putting gloves on,discussed proper hand washing procedure Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-05-5

Detail 20819177

High Priority - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand washing, discussed proper hand washing procedure with operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 20819172

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 3 seconds, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 20819158

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water, water temperature 74°F, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 20819174

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20819169

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20819175

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at sushi bar Warning

09-08-5

Detail 20819157

Intermediate - Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Operator not monitoring, discussed proper procedure with operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20819160

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20819163

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

41-04-4

Detail 20819161

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Can of WD-40 on cart above clean towels Warning

21-05-5

Detail 20819164

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels on top of rice, wet towel used to put rice in container, discussed the proper use of towel with employee Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20819176

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20819170

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of open energy drink next to clean bowls in sushi bar Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20819162

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair restraints on Corrected On-Site Warning

09-07-5

Detail 20819173

Basic - Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Only hand sanitizer at hand sink, discussed proper procedure with operator, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-049Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20819165

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to soups, at hand sink in sushi bar Warning

09-09-5

Detail 20819171

Basic - No proof available showing that employees touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands have received the required training on risks, handwashing, finger nail maintenance, prohibited jewelry and good hygienic practices. Establishment has an approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Some employees have no food handling training Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20819167

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 20819166

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Towels out of cutting boards at sushi area Warning