Pelican Bay, Collier County

RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL- DUSK SUSHI

280 VANDERBILT BEACH RD, Pelican Bay, FL 34108

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jun 8, 2026
City
Pelican Bay
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24613190

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw waygu beef stored over ready to eat sauce. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator placed raw waygu beef on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24613191

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed tuna on ice. Corrective Action Taken

14-16-4

Detail 24613188

Intermediate - Observed sushi cooler sliding door not closing all the way. Operator called maintenance. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 24613187

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoops. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24613189

Basic - Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave oven. Corrected On-Site

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24115618

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler, observed Raw fish over cooked crab. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24115616

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In working rice bin, observed container with no handle being used to scoop rice. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 24115617

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In kitchen, observed torn foil on shelving. Operator removed and replaced with new foil. Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23500585

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked crab on sushi line cold holding units. Operator adjusted to correct order. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23500584

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 chemical spray bottled stored over open bottles of liquor in bar area. Operator moved to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23500583

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line, raw fish thawing under refrigeration, not removed from commercial vacuum sealed package, as directed on package. Operator removed fish from packaging for further thawing. Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22901721

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to cooking oil in the kitchen area. Chef removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22901723

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.

22-20-5

Detail 22901722

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

22-57-6

Detail 22074194

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 105) after running three times. Operator shut off the machine and instructed staff to send all dishware to main kitchen for proper sanitation. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 22074195

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 22074193

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21294438

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Sushi bar and beverage service area extended with new food preparation area, no plan review. This is a repeat violation from 2/15/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: Time extension given to allow operator time to apply for plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Operator has applied for plan review, HQ-22-7328, and is awaiting final approval. Time Extended

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21155300

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Sushi bar and beverage service area extended with new food preparation area, no plan review. This is a repeat violation from 2/15/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: Time extension given to allow operator time to apply for plan review. Time Extended

Jun 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 21151692

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 16 small flying insects around main ware washing machine. 8 small flying insects around triple sink. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21151693

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory on sushi menu. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21151691

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Sushi bar and beverage service area extended with new food preparation area, no plan review. This is a repeat violation from 2/15/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21030042

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a sushi bar has been added and a hand wash sink has been moved farther down at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed the plans have not been submitted as of today, Admin Complaint

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 20863257

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hand wash sink being used has a dump sink at the bar.Operator removed the strainer. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20863258

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kits for the location. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20863260

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink at the end of the bar. Operator supplied the paper towels. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20863259

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a sushi bar has been added and a hand wash sink has been moved farther down at the bar. Warning