Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
4195 54 Ave N Unit E, St. Petersburg, FL 33714Ikigai Sushi Take Out has experienced significant and persistent food safety compliance issues across 21 inspections dating to at least 2016. The facility was emergency-closed on May 26, 2020 for roach activity. Across its inspection history, the facility averaged 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, but high-priority violations have been a recurring pattern: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 recent inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations recurred across multiple inspections, and management awareness issues were cited repeatedly. A fire safety violation was documented on November 8, 2017 when a propane tank larger than the legal threshold was located inside the building. The facility's most recent three routine inspections (February 2026, April 2025, and September 2025) each resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite violations of 15, 8, and 33 respectively, indicating ongoing compliance challenges. The February 25, 2026 inspection documented high-priority violations in proper cooking temperatures and food contact surfaces but required no further action.
Most recent closure: May 26, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg was last shut down on May 26, 2020 for roach 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 Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg are: Employee health reporting, Handwashing facilities, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg had?
- Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg find?
- Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time 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 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 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 Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ikigai Sushi Take Out in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taste of Gourmet Cafe (2017).
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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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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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