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SAKI ENDLESS SUSHI & HIBACHI

SAKI ENDLESS SUSHI & HIBACHI in PALM HARBOR has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Northbound Frontage Road
Clearwater, Florida, 34619
Bay Park Apartments
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910764

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Hanging sticky trap near cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple instances of bowls being used as scoops throughout kitchen and sushi bar.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled and damaged. Appear to be drooping.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted, pans on drying rack not inverted with standing water. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sushi line and kitchen.
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Gold label soy sauce 1.86 liters can dented on scene. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep counter in kitchen and over cooler in bar. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink located in kitchen and bar, not segregated. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in drying racks and at wait station station soda machine and bar
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door rusted will not close properly, has gap on bottom and sides.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple instances at soda station and dish room.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and buckets of sauce stored on floor. Operator moved bucket to proper area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water for utensils in mini crockpot 123F
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink by dishwashing station machine 130 degrees. Cold water not working.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On sushi line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items within walk in cooler. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-08-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Inspector had to use flashlights to identify food and any dates in walk in.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain reliever located on cook line above preparation and bar above cooler operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Gold label soy sauce 1.86 liters can dented on scene. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4: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. Measured at 10ppm Operator corrected, remeasured at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cooling rinse glove covered hand in hand wash sink for less than 15 seconds. Discussed proper handwashing with staff and manager.
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bulk containers soiled.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper bag under stuffed jalapeños in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In bat measured at 150ppm. Operator corrected remeasured at 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over open uncovered can of bamboo shoots. Operator moved bamboo. 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. Raw chicken and raw beef over raw squid and raw fish. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled knives on magnetic racks.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubbing utensil stored in handwashing sink in kitchen by cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ 2 sushi 1 host 1 server 3 cooks 1 dishwasher. Manager arrived during inspection 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. Manuel Victor
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to handwashing sink in kitchen and in bar. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10839474

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10813719

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor in the kitchen. Operator discarded and sanitizer area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler. Pans of frozen food on the floor in the freezer. Operator relocated so that food is no longer stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented pineapple can. Dented tomato ketchup can. Hoisin sauce can. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flies on bananas in the kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Banana peel has been partially opened and flies are in 2 bananas. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10795937

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793086

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in the floor near soda syrup bags 1 dead under soda station in server area. 2 dead on floor under cook line All have been discarded and the areas sanitized
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container on the floor in the wall in cooler. Operator relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up inside fryer doors. Behind equipment on cookline
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near exit door. 1 live under dish machine 1 live in hinge of reach in cooler door. 1 live under table in dining room area. 1 live roach on bowl I'm warewashing area. All roaches have been killed and the areas have been sanitized.

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732279

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets containing packaged food stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Discussed the need to store all foods a minimum of 6" off the floor.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork, Raw beef and raw eggs stored on top shelf of cooler over ready to eat food. Manager moved the raw meats to the bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353675

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employees beverages on prep table near clean equipment and food.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell ohone store on upper shelf of cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled cook line, prep area and storage area.undermand behind equipment
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting green onions from the bag with out washing. Discussed the need to wash produce before cutting.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 03F-02-5: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. Operator was able to determine the when the food was placed on time and time stamped during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542810

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Behind sushi bar
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed in mop sink. Operator disposed of dead roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic cups behind bar cracked/ broken.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of food stored on freezer floor. No deliveries today. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Peroxide stored on upper shelf of cook line. Operator removed peroxide Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed near back exterior door in kitchen. No contamination observed.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring roll 124F held over fryer. Operator reheated spring rolls to 167F Corrected On-Site