Kiku Sushi & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Kiku Sushi & Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over avocados in reach-in cooler in front sushi area. Operator moved fish to bottom of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
08A-04-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine located between server area and kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bag obtained being used to dispense brown rice in dry storage area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in kitchen. Operator hung wet mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
74
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cabbage in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan of chicken on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator moved chicken to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open on shared dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket of sanitizer on cook line to strong. Operator corrected bucket to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bowl of diced vegetables in reach -in cooler on cook line. Operator moved bowl of dived vegetables above chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vito V and Gill B food handler certification expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on door from kitchen. Observed gap at threshold on exit door in back hall way from dining room. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Manager hung mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
58
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of room spray next to single serve container in cabinet in dining room. Operator removed the can of room spray and placed in chemical area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag being used to store wasabi. Educated operator on food grade bags. Operator removed wasabi and placed in clear wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple containers being used as scoop to dispense food in kitchen. Operator removed all container being used as scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice. Operator removed ice scoop and placed handle above ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hand sign in men's room. Operator stated that it had been stolen and was going to order another one.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppms. Operator diluted sanitizer solution to 100ppms. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hand in three compartment sink and dried hands on clothes. Employee educated and rewashed hands and used hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna stored over unwashed and uncut avocados in the reach in cooler on the sushi line. Manager removed the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Packaged raw tuna 50F stored in the reach in cooler on the sushi line. Manager stated the tuna was left out at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed the tuna in the walk in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to soy sauce on Sushi line. Operator removed glass cleaner. Cleaning fluid stored next to bottled water in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in utility sink. Educated employee. Employee properly rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 10ppm chlorine, operator corrected the sanitizer solution, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cutting boards. Operator moved to wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomato ketchup. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed concentration of chlorine 00ppm. Operator called service. Operator set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken stored over vegetables in the reach in cooler at the cook line. Operator placed the chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over scallops in walk in freezer . Operator placed chicken underneath the scallops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in the hooded reach in cooler above fill line, in containers above other items. steak (59F - Cold Holding); breaded shrimp (59F - Cold Holding) per operator the items were stored in the reach in cooler for one hour. Operator placed items in bottom part of reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with food being thawed in hand washing sink at the sushi station. Operator removed the container with food from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator placed the paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine at the wait station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen food stored in the container in the hand washing sink at sushi station. Operator placed the item in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with other establishments. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of ginger stored on the floor by the entrance to kitchen. Operator placed the containers on shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler at the kitchen next to dishwasher. **Warning**
08B-49-4
27
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kiku Sushi & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kiku Sushi & Grill on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kiku Sushi & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kiku Sushi & Grill.
How does Kiku Sushi & Grill compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Kiku Sushi & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Kiku Sushi & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kiku Sushi & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kiku Sushi & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kiku Sushi & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kiku Sushi & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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