Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

SUMO HIBACHI EXPRESS

6975 66TH ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 24556475

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried rice in container in walk in cooler at 50 degrees. Made at 9 pm last night. Establishment let cool on counter for about an hour then put into walk in.

01B-13-4

Detail 24556474

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fried rice in walk in cooler at 50 degrees. Made at 9 pm last night. Establishment let cool on counter for about an hour then put into walk in. 2 lbs

36-27-5

Detail 24556473

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24122981

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. 0 ppm ran 3 times Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24122984

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. Sticky rice in red cooler no time stamp Warning

14-08-4

Detail 24122982

Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24122987

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24122983

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

08B-31-4

Detail 24122985

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts in deli cooler in water. Employee removed water Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24122986

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jan 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23501566

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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Operator ran machine a few times and primed chlorine to dispense more chemical. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23501567

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw pork stored above container of ginger sauce. Operator stored raw pork in designated area for raw meats. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23501562

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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23501573

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.

16-37-1

Detail 23501569

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

05-08-4

Detail 23501564

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 23501571

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 three employees engaging with food or food preparation. Emailed operator DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 23501563

Intermediate - 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. Observed employee training certificate for Sanchai Som 1/9/2023 through State Food Safety. No employee training could be provide for three other employees engaging with food or in food preparation at the time of inspection. Operator stated group training is scheduled for Wednesday 1/29/2025.

50-09-4

Detail 23501568

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Verified license and ownership through operator.

08B-38-4

Detail 23501572

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor through kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23501565

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink across from flat top and next to three compartment sink. Emailed operator DBPR hand washing sign. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 23501570

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of frozen Karb Rangoon stored inside double door cooler across from cook line. Employee put lid on container. Corrected On-Site