KIKU SUSHI
1254 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, OSPREY, FL 34229
License #6806052
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →KIKU SUSHI in OSPREY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.7 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 April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 16, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine bleach. Observed quaternary test strips.
- [29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at sushi area hand sink, hot water faucet in disrepair.
- [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle in cornstarch. Operator removed.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed black substance on walkin cooler door gasket.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container in rice, salt, and sugar bins. Operator removed.
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator plan.
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KIKU 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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