Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
4500 66 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709DZO PHO SUSHI HIBACHI in St. Petersburg has accumulated 539 violations across 43 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.5 per visit. The facility was shut down eight times for roach and rodent activity. Recent inspection records show a pattern of repeated non-compliance, including an emergency order in January 2025 that required five consecutive days of callback inspections before the facility achieved compliance. The restaurant has faced seven disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $800.
Most recent closure: January 29, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
12.5
violations / inspection
12.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.14
violations / inspection
6.14 county average
This Facility
8
emergency closures
8 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (8)
Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025011153 | $400.00 | Jan 29, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 3--2023004358 | $800.00 | Jan 4, 2023 | Orlando | |
| 3--2022052555 | $400.00 | Oct 18, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 3--2021035136 | — | May 5, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 3--2021013177 | — | Feb 22, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 3--2020042892 | — | Aug 13, 2020 | Orlando | |
| 3--2020016163 | $400.00 | Mar 9, 2020 | Tampa |
Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections68 violations · 35 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections57 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 9 inspections75 violations · 51 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections32 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg was last shut down on January 29, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly 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 Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg had?
- Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg find?
- Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 8 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 7 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.
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