Kiku Sushi & Grill
7338 Cortez Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105763
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-11
- Administrative complaint on Jul 22Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw beef stored over unwashed carrots and raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved them.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in the cook line cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Observed debris buildup on the doors of the dish machine.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted I the establishment. Operator inverted them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed the sign missing from the right side sushi hand sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.