Grand Sushi Hibachi Buffet
10421 US Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668 · Permanent Food Service · License 6100646
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 16 complaint inspection15 high priority (10 fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 12 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 27 basic (2 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most; all violations together cost 70 at most-70
- Administrative complaint on Jul 16, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score18
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
17 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
More time given
Basic12
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
More time given
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 17, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
29 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate8
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
More time given
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
More time given
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
More time given
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
More time given
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
More time given
Basic19
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
More time given
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitJul 16, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
54 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority15
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Tomato ketchup 7lb can, pineapple chunks 2 4 lb cans. 2 3pt cans of gold label soy sauce, 2 60pz cans of double dark soy sauce, 5 5lb can of oyster sauce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
5lb cut Cantalope measured
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction.
Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator acquired letter during visit.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
5lb cut Cantalope measured at 45°F Krab salad at 51°F, fish at 121°F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Cooked Fish held at 121°F on buffet line,
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period.
See stop sale. Krab salad at 51°F, fish at 121°F. Fish and Krab salad not discarded
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw fish over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Raw beef over ready to eat Krab in reach in cooler on buffet line Operator moved items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 09, Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145°F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact.
Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching chicken bare handed at friers to check if it's cooked. Instructed operator to have employees wear gloves.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee touched food after frying it. No gloves or handwashing seen.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Plastic garbage tins used to contain food in kitchen.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Mop sink no vacuum breaker
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
6 rodent droppings in staff break room. Employees cleaned droppings and cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
2 live spiders in storage closet by ice machine.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Medicine stored over prep table in front part of kitchen
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in wait station.
Intermediate12
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Operator serves oysters for dinner service, clams every day.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Menu does not identify raw items. Sashimi not marked on menu. Sushi items not marked on menu.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on To go menu
Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Provided operator with form hr 5022
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer in disrepair. Not working
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chemical test strips expired.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of soda nozzles in wait station soiled with debris. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with debris, can opener soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink blocked by chair near kitchen entrance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink in wait station used to store sanitizer bucket.
Repeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels in hand sink in employee rest room in kitchen. Operator added towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink In wait station
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in wait station.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Basic27
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Unlabeled squeeze bottles on cook line in buffet area. No labels on plastic bins in kitchen.
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41°F while being thawed under running water.
Measured at 80°F.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Frozen rangoons not covered in reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw chicken, cooked chicken, mussels, dumplings not covered in reach in cooler near cook line.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils in standing water at 70°F in buffet and kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs store on handle of deep frier. Operator moved tongs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee beverage on prep table in front part of kitchen
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Plastic bowl used as scoop for sugar.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Card board lining food contact shelf in walk in coolers.n
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Grooved cutting boards in kitchen soiled
Equipment in poor repair.
Frier baskets in disrepair on cook line. Walk in cooler at rear exit broken and in disrepair.
Utensils in poor condition.
Rubber spatulas in disrepair in kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelves of walk in coolers and freezers has rust pitted to surface in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach in cooler shelve in lobby has rust pitting to surface.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nesting cups in wait station
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Hand sink near dish machine missing handle.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No handwash sign in women's room.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Door for employee restroom not self closing.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach in rear dry storage. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Exterior door by ice machine has noticeable gap.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Door near ice machine not self closing.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water on floor of walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Holes and other damage in walls throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Vent in women's room soiled
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Objectionable odor in walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floors throughout kitchen soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee jacket stored over rice in storage area of kitchen near coolers. Operator moved jacket.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.