DARUMA SUSHI BAR

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025, more than sixty days. Operator paid license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has no written plans for sushi rice.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at rear prep area not wearing a hair restraint.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in chest freezer at prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at kitchen area.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on window at kitchen area over dinner plates. Employee removed item.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at three door, reaching cooler middle door soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in cooler/reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at walk in cooler in front of mop sink.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter and kitchen area. So was provided for front counter hand washing sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed and both bathrooms used by staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed and both bathrooms used by staff. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed air vents soiled at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk-in freezer floor and observed interior of chest freezer at hallway with ice buildup inside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed on walk-in freezer floor and observed interior of chest freezer at hallway with ice buildup inside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates and cups stored inside hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Observed cups stored inside handsink at bar area. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across from oven.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in freezer rusted.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), employee used chlorine sanitizer until quaternary dispensing system is repaired at triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Observed no paper towel by handsink at bar area. Observed no paper towel by handsink at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored o kitchen floor, near office. Employee removed cutting boards from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located under triple sink at kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled by the entrance of the kitchen. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer by the handsink near the entrance of the kitchen. Observed dry storage shelves soiled located by walk in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons not inverted at sushi station. Employee inverted spoons. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in freezer.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at preparation table by sushi station.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at sushi station with no labels.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee constantly wiping gloved hands on apron after preparing and plating various sushi rolls for customer service. Employee was coached on when to change gloves and proper handwashing procedures. Provided flyer regarding proper ways to wear gloves the right way! Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper towel lining food containers of cooked sweet plantains and shrimp tempura under heat lamp at sushi station. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license as of October 1, 2023. Observed food employee engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 6+ customers. Contacted DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com. Operator renewed license via phone in the amount of $312 confirmation number 236034836. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a box of raw shelled eggs stored over a case of plastic water bottles inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed procedures to operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at front counter beverage station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at front counter beverage station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup on door of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scooping utensil not stored above food inside a container labeled misura, located under kitchen counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light provided inside walk in cooler when light switched was turned on.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from under three compartment sink at kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth at sushi station used to wipe cutting board and in use utensils at sushi station. Wiping cloth not stored or kept in sanitizer bucket in between uses.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of sesame seed and sanding sugar not labeled, stored next to rice cookers at kitchen area.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of fruit on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved it.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers on the floor. The chef moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over whipped cream. The manager moved the eggs . Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl in a container of rice across from the oven. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of cooking oil and a bag of flour on a rack one inch tall. The manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer and the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the interior of the mop sink soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers on the floor next to the chest freezer. The manager removed the item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall above the triple sink soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter preparation reach in cooler. The manager labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container, bread crumbs. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container, bread crumbs. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the mop, interior of walk in cooler, reach in cooler gaskets, interior of the hand sink located in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the mop, interior of walk in cooler, reach in cooler gaskets, interior of the hand sink located in the kitchen. Time Extended

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to operator. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Faucet handles, in hand sink located at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink interior soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour, not labeled.