EASTERN KITCHEN AND SUSHI
5226 4 ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33703
License #6216324
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →EASTERN KITCHEN AND SUSHI in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 5, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used to store items to dry. Items were relocated and discussed with operator only using hand wash sink to for washing hands. Hand wash sink faucet at dish machine hooked to household washing machine to provide water to unit.
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan is outdated and only reflects sushi rice held on time. Establishment is also utilizing time to hold cooked chicken wings, spring rolls, and cooked shrimp at cook line. Discussed with operator to continue placing time stamps on items held on time and to update plans to reflect accurate practices.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Sauces packaged for singlet service stored on floor under center prep table in kitchen. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear storage area. Discussed with operator to relocate items from the floor.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork loin medallions in standing reach-in freezer located at rear of restaurant not date marked. Cooked rice and cream cheese mixture with imitation crab not date marked in walk-in cooler. Discussed date marking items held over 24 hours with operator.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored next to hot water heater in rear of business. Discussed with operator to label with contents
- [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Whole intact fish for personal use stored above ready-to eat rice in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated and identified personal items
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole fin fish stored above fried rice in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs above washed and unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage of food items based on cooking temperatures with operator. Operator relocated items for safe storage.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by household washing machine at dish pit.
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EASTERN KITCHEN AND SUSHI looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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