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CHARLIE'S SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show CHARLIE'S SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT in CLEARWATER has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

1200 CLEVELAND ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13639822

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Stained / soiled cutting board on shelf in dish washing area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**

2/25/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13604811

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( yellow fin ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roach on floor 12 dead on floor in back kitchen area near walk in freezer 3 dead roaches in liquor room 4 dead roaches under cooking equipment 2 dead in dish washing area . Manager removed roaches and clean and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Washed vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - 1 Dented can of baby corn whole present on shelf . See stop sale Manager discarded can **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in reach in freezer in cook line and storage areas . Repeat Violation
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside mop sink on it's back . Manager removed live roach **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( yellow fin ) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Stained / soiled cutting board on shelf in dish washing area
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To go containers stored in front of sushi bar hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Repeat Violation

12/30/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10890041

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on top of sushi rice at sushi bar. Manager removed towel Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash Tea stored under paper towel holder at back kitchen hand wash sinks. Manager relocated paper towels next to hand wash sink . Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sinks must soiled with mold like build up and food debris at the bar area.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine at cook line . Manager changed solution recheck 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine run three times . No sanitizer running through hose when run . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager primed dish machine recheck 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw wrapped chicken over raw wrapped pork in freezer in back kitchen. Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked by large trash can . Manager relocated trash can. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Corrected On-Site

6/19/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10821336

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10742109

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in storage room . Manager cleaned drop plate area Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line . Manager discarded employee drink Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hoa K Lam certified food manager training expired 3/11/2025 , Alan C Lam with current food manager training
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or mold-like substance soda nozzle soiled at bar. Manager cleaned soda nozzle Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front line/expo area . Manager placed paper towels at hand sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front line/ expo area Manager placed soap at hand sink Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff certificates for employees expired in 5/2024
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on floor between cooler and freezer at cook line . Manager labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site

12/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8776269

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp, raw scallops, raw dumplings in reach in freezer at cook line. Employee cover during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bag of beef inside Walmart bag inside reach in freezer near three compartment sink. Employee removed bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer over bag of raw beef. Employee moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

3/15/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8581761

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed