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EASTERN KITCHEN AND SUSHI

5226 4 ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33703

License #6216324

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84.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EASTERN KITCHEN AND SUSHI in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 4 major, 2 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Sauces packaged for singlet service stored on floor under center prep table in kitchen. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear storage area. Discussed with operator to relocate items from the floor.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored next to hot water heater in rear of business. Discussed with operator to label with contents
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by household washing machine at dish pit.
  • [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan is outdated and only reflects sushi rice held on time. Establishment is also utilizing time to hold cooked chicken wings, spring rolls, and cooked shrimp at cook line. Discussed with operator to continue placing time stamps on items held on time and to update plans to reflect accurate practices.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork loin medallions in standing reach-in freezer located at rear of restaurant not date marked. Cooked rice and cream cheese mixture with imitation crab not date marked in walk-in cooler. Discussed date marking items held over 24 hours with operator.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole fin fish stored above fried rice in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs above washed and unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage of food items based on cooking temperatures with operator. Operator relocated items for safe storage.
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