Medulla, Polk County

FANCY Q JAPANESE INC

5615 S FLORIDA AVENUE, SUITE 115, Medulla, FL 33813

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Medulla
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24346110

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026.

08B-38-4

Detail 24346109

Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp, scallops inside the walk in freezer.

14-13-4

Detail 24346111

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cooked food stored in a cardboard box. The product was removed. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 24346108

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2iz portion cups in the dry storage area.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-18-4

Detail 23972574

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried his hands on his clothes.

09-01-4

Detail 23972572

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched a slice of lime to garnish a plate with her bare hands. I had the employee to discard the lime and use a fork. Corrected On-Site

12A-20-4

Detail 23972571

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands at the hand washing sink in the kitchen without using soap.

10-05-5

Detail 23972568

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons and spatulas in a container of water at 119F. The water was discarded.

50-17-3

Detail 23972575

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23972566

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless container inside the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. The container was removed. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 23972565

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the shelf above the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.

50-09-4

Detail 23972567

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 23972570

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the kitchen cooking equipment and dry storage shelves.

08B-38-4

Detail 23972573

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Fish Inside the walk in freezer.

10-06-5

Detail 23972569

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Red spoon inside the rice container. On top of the flat top reach in cooler across cooler next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23465101

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic quart containers inside the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.

35B-08-4

Detail 23465102

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over prep table across from the 3 compartment sink. The sticky tape was removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23465104

Basic - Food stored on floor. Product in the walk in freezer. Edamame, shrimp etc.

10-17-4

Detail 23465100

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife Between the flip top reach in cooler and the wall across from the cook line. The knife was retro ve washed, rinsed and sanitized in the dishwasher area. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23465103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the rice cooker. Next 5o the burner at thee d of the cook line.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 23162018

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.

14-05-4

Detail 23162020

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf for spices above the reach in cooler in the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23162019

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of tempura batter mix in the dry storage area. Spicy tuna, frozen noodles inside the walk in freezer.

29-11-4

Detail 23162017

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. At then3 compartment sink.

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-20-4

Detail 22842615

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. I had employee to wash his hands using soap. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22842618

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024 Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22842617

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed a container at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. I had the employee to take the pan to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22842616

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22842619

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of imitation crab sticks inside the walk in freezer.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22658633

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024

11-27-4

Detail 22658634

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 a copy by email. Corrective Action Taken

43-08-4

Detail 22658632

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Minor in the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22658631

Basic - Food stored on floor. Imitation crab stix inside the walk in freezer.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 22414536

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over cut vegetables inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The beef was relocated to be beneath. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22414537

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice. The operator marked the time. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22414530

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 a copy by email to the operator. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22414538

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

14-45-4

Detail 22414532

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining the bottom shelf of the table at the end of the cook line.

36-36-4

Detail 22414529

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the walk in freezer. Light burned out under the hood system.

08B-48-4

Detail 22414531

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employees prepping sauces in the dining area. I had the employees to discontinue the process and all food items was moved to the back prep area. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22414533

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mae Ploy Chilli sauce stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The product was removed from off the floor. Imitation crab stix. Walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

42-02-4

Detail 22414535

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink used for storage of cleaning equipment. Brooms, mop cleaning supplies, fire extinguishers. Items was removed.

10-17-4

Detail 22414539

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table across from the cook line. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

51-18-6

Detail 22414534

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

38-04-4

Detail 22414528

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21895831

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. Tested at 0 ppm. Manager replaced, primed and tested at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21895827

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21895829

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards by three compartment sink

31A-11-4

Detail 21895825

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bambbo mats stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21895830

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. Observed policy but was missing dates signed and management signature

23-24-4

Detail 21895828

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle on walk in freezer door

50-09-4

Detail 21895833

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-21

14-09-4

Detail 21895826

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two deeply grooved cutting boards by three compartment sink

08B-38-4

Detail 21895824

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce and ginger stored on the ground in sushi area and walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21895832

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 21599832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi station, or server station. Also no paper towels at server hand station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 21595832

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server come to sushi line and put on glove and engaged in food preparation with out washing hands. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 21595826

High Priority - Observed employee handle raw chicken then handle ticket then wipe hands on soiled rag. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21595827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice manager time marked Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21595825

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees rinse hands in three compartment sink then engage in food preparation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21595828

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers and buckets blocking hand sink on cook line. Person in charge removed it Observed equipment stored in hand sink next to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21595830

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/ Observed 7 employees engaged in food prep. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21595829

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of fried shrimp tempura on floor in kitchen Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21595831

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi station, or server station. Also no paper towels at server hand station Warning

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 20931918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed self print licensing instructions to manager Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20920099

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Bar: tuna (45F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); krab mix (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager put product in bottom coolers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20920103

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certifications on site were for employee no longer employed at location Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20920098

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed self print licensing instructions to manager Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20920101

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice noodles. Manager picked up Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20920102

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Manager removed Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20920100

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying on rices on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 20437800

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently have 6 employees engaged in food preparation and serving Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20437799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2021 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-05-4

Detail 20433865

High Priority - Employee ate food at fryer station then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 20433874

High Priority - Employee handled soiled plates and put them in dish washer. Employee then removed clean plates without washing hands. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20433867

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cut raw beef then wiped hands with paper towels Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20433875

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cream sauce cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); tofu (46°F - Cold Holding); krab (46°F - Cold Holding); Beef (46°F - Cold Holding); noodles (46°F - Cold Holding). Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20433871

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three compartment sink Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20433864

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20433869

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi Rice at sushi bar has time marking of 11 am. No paperwork filled out. Resent form to manager Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20433866

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently have 6 employees engaged in food preparation and serving Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 20433872

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainer name, cfm number and certification expiration date Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20433868

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2021 Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20433870

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 2 cases of fish in walk in freezer Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20433863

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20433873

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line Repeat Violation Warning