Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton
Last inspected:
7338 Cortez Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 151 violations—an average of 7.2 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Three disciplinary actions totaling $1,100 in fines were issued.
Proper hand and arm washing violations appear across nearly every recent inspection, cited in the December 2025, August 2025, March 2024, September 2023, and May 2023 inspections. Employee health reporting violations were documented in March 2024, September 2023, and May 2023. Shell stock requirements violations—critical for sushi operations—appear in March 2024, September 2023, and May 2023 inspections. Food contact surface violations have been cited in multiple recent inspections, including December 2025, September 2024, September 2023, and May 2023. High-priority violations for approved food sources, time as control, and food in good condition indicate recurring systemic compliance issues across core food safety categories.
An administrative complaint was recommended in March 2025 and May 2023 following inspections with multiple high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 found 12 violations (1 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,100.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025030177 | $300.00 | Mar 18, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023041625 | $400.00 | May 30, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022032719 | $400.00 | May 20, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton last inspected?
- Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton had?
- Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton find?
- Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,100.00 in fines.
- How much has Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton been fined?
- Kiku Sushi & Grill in Bradenton has been fined a total of $1,100.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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