MIWA HIBACHI & SUSHI EXPRESS

Name: MIWA HIBACHI & SUSHI EXPRESS
Address: 6901 TYRONE BLVD VC01, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33710, US
Rating: 74.6

6901 TYRONE BLVD VC01, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33710

License #6214339

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

74.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MIWA HIBACHI & SUSHI EXPRESS in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 8 critical, 5 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. - all compartments in 3 compartment sink unable to hold water. Operators will use clean, dry wiping cloths to plug drains for proper ware washing until sink has been repaired.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -Certified Food Manager does not know how to properly set up a 3 compartment sink for proper ware washing. I instructed operator on how to properly set up 3 compartment sink which he demonstrated. -CFM does not demonstrate proper handwashing. See handwash violations.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. -water draining onto kitchen floor surface when 3 compartment sink is emptied due to blockage in floor drain. Raw chicken was on the dishes in the sink. I observed employee cleaning kitchen floors with spray hose when I arrived. I explained to the operator that if the contamination water is draining onto the floors and then a strong hose is being used on the floors creating a mist, this can be a source of contamination. Operator unclogged drain to allow for proper draining.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed dishes and put up to dry on rack above 3 compartment sink without sanitizing dishes. I guided operator on how to properly setup 3 compartment sink and he sanitized dishes.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -operator handled scoop used for raw chicken, then proceeded to handle spatulas used for cooking vegetables without washing hands. Operator then washed hands for approximately 3 seconds. I instructed operator to always wash hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap and he washed his hands again for about 6 seconds. There is a language barrier and there is no proper handwashing poster yet available in Spanish for me to provide the operator.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above sauces and broccoli in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator said that the sauce comes with every order. Operator moved raw beef to store below ready to eat foods.

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