PORT RICHEY, Pasco County

GRAND SUSHI HIBACHI BUFFET

10421 US HWY 19, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 Intermediate
Jun 4, 2026
City
PORT RICHEY
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 24609456

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand wash sink. Bucket was removed during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24609458

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser. Operator supplied paper towels Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24609459

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler with no date. Operator was able to determine the preparation date and dated during inspection Corrected On-Site

32-02-4

Detail 24609461

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-04-4

Detail 24609457

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door not self closing.

36-73-4

Detail 24609460

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back storage area, restroom

Jul 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23887747

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Oysters thawing in bus tub with standing water, water Temp 83F, opened oyster is 83F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23887745

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); krab (44F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight, bottom of cooler temps are 41F, all moved to walk in cooler Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23887753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet- wings (112F - Hot Holding);fried banana (121F - Hot Holding), operat took back to kitchen to reheat Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23887748

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets Warning

52-01-4

Detail 23887749

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Operator has fish flavored scallops labeled as scallops at buffet, package states that they are scallop flavored pollock/ threadfin, or lizard fish goatfish. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 23887746

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce- moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23887750

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler door frames and gaskets on cook line Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23887751

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass door cooler on cook line, operator discarded. We discussed using straw or other mechanism to prevent lip to hand contact Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23887754

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Oysters thawing in bus tub with standing water, water Temp 83F, opened oyster is 83F, see stop sale Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 23887752

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Opened bottle jug of milk in glass door cooler by front door, operator killed moved moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23831086

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. Sanitizer jug empty, operator put new jug in, 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23831088

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler on cook line- raw chicken over cooked chicken, operator moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23831094

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil (82F - Cold Holding), made 4 hours ago at 10:30 Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23831085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart - fresh garlic in oil (82F - Cold Holding), made 4 hours ago at 10:30, see stop sale cut melon (56F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (57F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); Beef (58F - Cold Holding)all put on buffet less than four hours ago, operator discarded all. Discussed using deeper pans or time control Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23831090

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand wash sink on end of cook line, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23831089

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 cooks, host, 2 sushi prep, 2 server, manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23831091

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or appear towels at hand wash sink on end of cook line. No paper towels at sink in expo area, No sign at sink in dish room Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23831093

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 23831087

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper in dining room on top of buffet with jello and fruit, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 23831092

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Open jug of milk in glass door cooler by host stand, operator removed milk Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

50-08-7

Detail 23507540

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator stated they are currently filling out the application to submit online. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 23507538

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Previous plans show hand wash sink in middle of buffet, buffet has been reconfigured to only rectangular tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator has not yet installed Handwash sink in new proposed location. Plan to install across from dry storage door off ware washing area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23507539

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2010, current plan has sushi bar in dining room by buffet, old plan does not. Flat top and hood at sushi bar have been added. Plans show circular buffet in between other buffet tables with hand wash, sink has been removed. 1 hand wash sink that was in kitchen along adjoining wall to buffet, has been moved. Ceiling tile over part of buffet is acoustic. Hand wash sink removed from dish room, removed from east end of cook line, mop sink removed from inside by dish area, is outside of back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator stated they are currently drawing up plans to submit for approval. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: plans submitted on 1/5/25, letter from Kristen Lewis in plane review from operator states deficiencies, sneeze guards not shown on plans and hand wash sink needs to be installed on cook line. Time extended per supervisor Chris C. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23507537

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In Buffett area over produce and desserts, water damaged acoustic tiles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

50-08-7

Detail 23395454

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator stated they are currently filling out the application to submit online. Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 23395452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Previous plans show hand wash sink in middle of buffet, buffet has been reconfigured to only rectangular tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator has not yet installed Handwash sink in new proposed location. Plan to install across from dry storage door off ware washing area. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23395449

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator has ordered chlorine test kit and it is out for delivery. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23395451

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2010, current plan has sushi bar in dining room by buffet, old plan does not. Flat top and hood at sushi bar have been added. Plans show circular buffet in between other buffet tables with hand wash, sink has been removed. 1 hand wash sink that was in kitchen along adjoining wall to buffet, has been moved. Ceiling tile over part of buffet is acoustic. Hand wash sink removed from dish room, removed from east end of cook line, mop sink removed from inside by dish area, is outside of back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator stated they are currently drawing up plans to submit for approval. Time Extended

27-11-4

Detail 23395453

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Operator states that water faucets don't work . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator has scheduled with a plumber to repair mop sink to restore running water to mop sink. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 23395455

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In restrooms, 71/72 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed water at 68F in bathrooms. Inspector ran water at handwash sinks from 12:14 PM - 12:16 PM. Operator stated the plumber has been scheduled to service sinks in bathrooms. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23395450

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In Buffett area over produce and desserts, water damaged acoustic tiles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

Nov 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 23385372

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans, #10, baby corn Warning

50-08-7

Detail 23385369

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23385377

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler - raw chicken and beef over shucked Oysters In walk in freezer - raw chicken over beef Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23385373

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23385370

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler at sushi bar - raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding)see stop sale, in cooler since yesterday. Operator unplugged cooler and put in back room cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding)in sushi cooler above reach in cooler moved to reach in cooler All sushi made at 10am, will discard at 2 pm if not used. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23385379

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet - chicken on stick (123F - Hot Holding); fried shrimp (125F - Hot Holding)moved to kitchen to reheat, on buffet for 1.5 hours Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23385380

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Previous plans show hand wash sink in middle of buffet, buffet has been reconfigured to only rectangular tables. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23385375

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23385368

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2010, current plan has sushi bar in dining room by buffet, old plan does not. Flat top and hood at sushi bar have been added. Plans show circular buffet in between other buffet tables with hand wash, sink has been removed. 1 hand wash sink that was in kitchen along adjoining wall to buffet, has been moved. Ceiling tile over part of buffet is acoustic. Hand wash sink removed from dish room, removed from east end of cook line, mop sink removed from inside by dish area, is outside of back door. Warning

27-11-4

Detail 23385381

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Operator states that water faucets don't work . Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 23385383

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided poster to operator. It was posted at sushi bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23385382

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In restrooms, 71/72 F. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23385376

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In Buffett area over produce and desserts, water damaged acoustic tiles Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 23385378

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two cans, #10 baby corn Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23385371

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

08B-39-4

Detail 23385374

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lemons taken out of box and cut, not washed, discussed with operator Warning