KIKU SUSHI & GRILL
7338 CORTEZ BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on door from kitchen. Observed gap at threshold on exit door in back hall way from dining room. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Manager hung mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bowl of diced vegetables in reach -in cooler on cook line. Operator moved bowl of dived vegetables above chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket of sanitizer on cook line to strong. Operator corrected bucket to 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-14-5: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 Vito V and Gill B food handler certification expired. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple containers being used as scoop to dispense food in kitchen. Operator removed all container being used as scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice. Operator removed ice scoop and placed handle above ice. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hand sign in men's room. Operator stated that it had been stolen and was going to order another one.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared dumpster.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppms. Operator diluted sanitizer solution to 100ppms. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag being used to store wasabi. Educated operator on food grade bags. Operator removed wasabi and placed in clear wrap. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of room spray next to single serve container in cabinet in dining room. Operator removed the can of room spray and placed in chemical area. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cutting boards. Operator moved to wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 10ppm chlorine, operator corrected the sanitizer solution, new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hand in three compartment sink and dried hands on clothes. Employee educated and rewashed hands and used hand towels. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna stored over unwashed and uncut avocados in the reach in cooler on the sushi line. Manager removed the tuna. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Packaged raw tuna 50F stored in the reach in cooler on the sushi line. Manager stated the tuna was left out at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed the tuna in the walk in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to soy sauce on Sushi line. Operator removed glass cleaner. Cleaning fluid stored next to bottled water in kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in utility sink. Educated employee. Employee properly rewashed hands. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sushi line no longer cleanable.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device located next to rice cooker. Operator removed insect control device. Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden bowl not sealed used for sushi rice. Operator removed bowl from establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then touched clean equipment. Advised employee to wash hands after touching dirty surface. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over washed broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator moved broccoli. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf over raw shell eggs in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw shrimp then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized and washed hands then put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imitation crab meat on counter of sushi bar at 48F. Operator stated imitation crab had been on counter approximately 30min. Operator placed imitation crab into refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1: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. Provided copy to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).