Sushi INC in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
270 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Sushi Inc in St. Petersburg has accumulated 489 violations across 45 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.9 per visit. The facility was shut down once in 2023 for rodent and fly activity, followed by four consecutive days of compliance callbacks citing administrative complaints. In June 2023, inspectors documented a spike of 25 violations in a single inspection. Fire safety violations include a missing portable fire extinguisher, with another extinguisher found on the floor by a side exit.
Most recent closure: October 26, 2021 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sushi INC in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.7
violations / inspection
10.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Sushi INC in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sushi INC in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,900.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023040123 | $800.00 | Jun 13, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2023007703 | $800.00 | Dec 5, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022003047 | $700.00 | Jan 11, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021053755 | $400.00 | Oct 26, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019007941 | $200.00 | Sep 12, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Sushi INC in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher on floor by side door leading to 3rd street.
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.
Sushi INC in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (46)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections58 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections54 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections63 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections51 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections70 violations · 46 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 22 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sushi INC in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sushi INC in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Sushi INC in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sushi INC in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Sushi INC in St. Petersburg was last shut down on October 26, 2021 for rodent & 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 Sushi INC in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sushi INC in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Premises clean, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sushi INC in St. Petersburg had?
- Sushi INC in St. Petersburg has had 46 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sushi INC in St. Petersburg find?
- Sushi INC in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sushi INC in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sushi INC in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Sushi INC in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sushi INC in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sushi INC in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sushi INC in St. Petersburg has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,900.00 in fines.
- How much has Sushi INC in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Sushi INC in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,900.00 across 5 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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