Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin
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926 Curlew Rd, Dunedin, FL 34698Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin has accumulated 81 violations across 11 inspections since December 2022, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection — nearly 42 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the record, including recurring employee health policy violations in at least five inspections, repeated hand washing violations across every recent inspection, and multiple instances of improper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory failures, and shell stock requirement violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 resulted in 9 violations with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though the prior inspection on March 4, 2025 required a callback that the facility complied with, and a Warning was issued following the February 19, 2025 inspection which documented 11 violations including management awareness failures and time-as-control violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin last inspected?
- Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin had?
- Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin find?
- Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Sakura Sushi Hibachi in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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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