Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo
Last inspected:
1250 Seminole Blvd #5, Largo, FL 33770Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo has accumulated 448 violations across 42 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.7 per visit. The facility was shut down five times for roach and rodent activity. In October and November 2022, inspectors conducted back-to-back visits finding repeated non-compliance with emergency orders, including violations for improper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and sewage disposal issues. Fire inspections documented two instances of portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone near storage areas, a violation that persisted from the facility's prior operation as China Express in 2015.
Most recent closure: November 3, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
5
emergency closures
5 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo: Emergency Closure History (5)
Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $3,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022055060 | $800.00 | Nov 3, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022052383 | $800.00 | Oct 12, 2022 | Orlando | |
| 3--2022039748 | $800.00 | Jul 26, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022012435 | $160.00 | Feb 8, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022024400 | $400.00 | May 5, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2015009623 | $400.00 | Feb 26, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near back door area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near back door area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 19 inspections152 violations · 73 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo last inspected?
- Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo last shut down?
- Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo was last shut down on November 3, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo had?
- Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo find?
- Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo ever been shut down?
- Yes, Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo been fined?
- Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo has been fined a total of $3,360.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Nigori Sushi & Hibachi in Largo operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: China Express (2015-2015).
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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).
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