Dunedin, Pinellas County

SAKURA SUSHI HIBACHI

926 CURLEW RD, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

08B-56-4

Detail 24559557

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cup of cut lemons stored in drink ice well behind front counter, instructed staff to burn and replace ice

01B-13-4

Detail 24559549

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cup of cut lemons stored in drink ice well behind front counter, instructed staff to burn and replace ice

23-24-4

Detail 24559551

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli cooler handles soiled Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24559550

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles

10-07-4

Detail 24559555

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing 84F water

22-08-4

Detail 24559552

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled at sushi bar

23-03-4

Detail 24559559

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

29-08-4

Detail 24559556

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken cold water handle on hand sink next to dish machine

14-20-4

Detail 24559554

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf next to fryers on cook

21-44-1

Detail 24559553

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor next to dish machine

08B-12-5

Detail 24559558

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tempura chicken in walk in cooler, staff covered Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24369900

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator is in process of replacing all cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 24369899

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler door handles at time of inspection

08B-38-4

Detail 24369901

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. Operator relocated food during inspectionnn Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23602723

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23602724

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can. Trash can was relocated. Food container stored in handwash sink. Container was relocated Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Containers stored in handwash sink. Operator relocated. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23602725

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both chemical test strips for chlorine have expired in 2021 and 2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Both test kits expired Time Extended

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 23569020

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on shelf above prep table. Medicine was relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 23569030

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented pineapple can. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23569025

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine was ran 3 times. First run 0ppm, second 5ppm, third 0ppm. Dishmachine has not been used today. Discontinue use of Dishmachine until it is working properly. 3 compartment sink was set up and is at 50ppm chlorineRepeat Violation Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 23569018

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds. Discussed with employee who then washed his hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23569028

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23569026

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can. Trash can was relocated. Food container stored in handwash sink. Container was relocated Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23569023

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both chemical test strips for chlorine have expired in 2021 and 2022. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23569022

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for Xiao, who has worked at establishment for over 60 days. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23569027

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. For one employee, Xiao. Provided operator with printed copy of employee health reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23569029

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open beverage on prep table. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23569024

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

06-03-5

Detail 23569017

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thawed under running water is at 56F. Operator relocated to to walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23569021

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Wiping cloth was relocated to bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-07-4

Detail 23569019

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

Oct 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23311010

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23311004

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. Operator was able to determine the time that the rice were placed on time as a public health control and stamped them accordingly Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23311007

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink in sushi bar area.

02C-02-5

Detail 23311011

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp cooked, pasta cooked Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23311008

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on prep table. Operator moved open beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23311003

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - soy sauce bucket Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23311005

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish, prepped produce Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23311006

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Discussed the need to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23311009

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled squeeze bottles during inspection Corrected On-Site