SUSHI ROCK GRILL
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33704
Historic Uptown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Forks are stored below paper towel dispensers in kitchen. Operator removed forks from below paper towel dispensers. Corrected On-Site
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used to cover raw beef is touching beef in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler near hand wash sink interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer bucket. Recheck reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200 in sushi bar area. Operator discarded and refilled chlorine solution bucket. Rechecked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of rice in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach-in freezer is rusted. Located near kitchen entrance door. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on refrigerator door near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in reach-in freezer with food to be served to customers. Located near kitchen entrance door.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting avocados from box without washing. Discussed with employee proper procedures when handling unwashed produce.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service plastic containers stored on shelf in kitchen.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu opened more than 24 hours ago located in refrigerator next hand wash sink.
- 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Annie Techo hired more than 30 days ago without CFM.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single-serve bowls are stored inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Employee removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 21 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom rooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line is rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags grocery store carry bags used in direct contact with food in upright refrigerator in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Nonfood-grade bags grocery store carry bags used in direct contact with food in upright refrigerator in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - All reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom rooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of soy sauce and peanuts. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils on top of microwave oven is exposed to splash when retrieving paper towels. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with clean bowls and utensils in kitchen. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line is rusted. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken stored on floor on cooks line. Employee removed chicken from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both men and women restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors in kitchen. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler near cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach-in freezer not covered. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 150ppm. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cutting raw chicken then remove gloves and touch and don single-serve gloves without washing first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags grocery store carry bags used in direct contact with food in upright refrigerator in kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a. cut lettuce on top of microwave oven (74F - Cold Holding) 12:00pm re temp at 12:40pm 65f Employee moved lettuce to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 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/ Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up freezer entering the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Fan in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning. Item removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up freezer entering the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Fan in kitchen.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut onions in stand up cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 2 certificates provided.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).