North Port, Sarasota County

FUJI SUSHI HIBACHI NOODLES

12205 MERCADO DR, North Port, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
North Port
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

03F-02-5

Detail 24532202

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. See stop sale. Observed butter shrimp, sweet potato, soft shell crab and chicken tempura and butter at cooks line not properly date marked time marked. Employee stated items were prepared 2 hours prior to and then correctly marked the time on items. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 24532199

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 24532201

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards worn and soiled in the kitchen.

16-37-1

Detail 24532191

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

14-14-4

Detail 24532198

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill and mixing blade used to mix sauces and batters.

02C-02-5

Detail 24532194

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared and portion fish, vegetables and chicken in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 2-7-25

51-11-4

Detail 24532195

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Repeat from last inspection 2-7-25 Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24532200

Basic - Cooks line hood vents soiled with grease.

14-09-4

Detail 24532192

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 24532197

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and around equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 24532203

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets and oil jugs stored on floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 2a¿¿7-25 Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24532193

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

22-08-4

Detail 24532196

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 23539270

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cream cheese in walk-in-cooler. Operator moved fish. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23539277

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chop garlic in oil at cooks line holding at 78F operator said it was chopped 1 hour prior and returned it to reach-in-cooler. Observed cooked eel at sushi bar on counter at 67F cook did not know when it was taken out of reach-in-cooler. Operator returned eel to reach-in-cooler and rechecked 20 minutes later 41F. Repeat 9-5-24 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23539274

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. See stop sale. Observed no time marked on sushi rice employee stated it was put out for use 3 hours prior then marked time correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 23539276

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.

11-05-4

Detail 23539273

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

27-19-4

Detail 23539272

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in ladies restroom.

31B-03-4

Detail 23539269

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat 9-5-24 Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23539268

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fish, chicken, beef, vegetables, and cooked noodles in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 9-5-24 Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23539271

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by dishwasher area.

24-27-4

Detail 23539267

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash at sushi bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 23539266

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor in kitchen, case of fish and meat on floor in walk-in-freezer, and produce case on floor in walk-in-cooler. Repeat 9-5-24 Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23539265

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 78F water at cooks line.

51-18-6

Detail 23539278

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

08B-54-4

Detail 23539275

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash at sushi bar.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23124292

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine on shelf at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-18-4

Detail 23124289

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employees use wet soiled towel hanging next to handwashing sink at end of cooks line to dry hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23124296

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna 46F and salmon 47F in sushi bar cooler cold holding. Employee stated the items had been prepared 3 hours prior and then iced down fish and turn down temperature on refrigerator. Recheck temperature 30 minutes later both at 40F. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23124295

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar and end of cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23124293

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator did not have a completed copy of Time Control Sheet. Reviewed with operator how to complete Time Control Sheet. Repeat 1-29-24 Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23124297

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. Operator only had completed proof of training of 1 employee Sinluck Pakdee. Repeat 1-29-24 Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23124288

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seasoned imitation crab, cooked noodles, and cut vegetables prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 1-29-24 Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 23124291

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information, missing dates.

27-16-5

Detail 23124285

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at handwashing sink at sushi bar.

12B-07-4

Detail 23124286

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelves at cooks line and sushi bar.

29-09-4

Detail 23124294

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet at handwashing sink at sushi bar broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 23124290

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic tubs of ginger and fry oil on floor in kitchen and sushi bar. Repeat 1-29-24 Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 23124287

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 1-29-24 Repeat Violation

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22793201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of assorted food on floor in Walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed multiple cases of assorted food on floor in Walk-in freezer. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22793200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22598691

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over lemon and raw shrimp over grape tomatoes. Observed operator move fish and shrimp for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22598695

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 9-22-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22598688

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. Repeat 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22598694

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. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22598693

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was unable to provide copy of Time as a Control sheet. Repeat 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22598692

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles,cut fish, beef and chicken prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Rep 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22598696

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22598686

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22598685

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of assorted food on floor in Walk-in freezer. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22598689

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22598687

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22598690

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed assorted bottles and containers at cooks line and in kitchen with oils, vinegars, sauces and spices not labeled in work containers. Rep 9-22-23 Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 11

11-05-4

Detail 22462582

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions Time Extended

53A-10-4

Detail 22462579

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Time Extended

53B-15-4

Detail 22462583

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Time Extended

53B-16-4

Detail 22462578

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22462580

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards, can opener and slicer soiled. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed cutting boards, can opener and slicer soiled. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22462573

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: 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. Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 22462576

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not produce copy of Time as a Control sheet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not produce copy of Time as a Control sheet. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22462581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 22462574

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22462575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22462577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the following items in working unlabeled containers.Bottles of sauce and oils at cooks line and flour, sugar and rice bin at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed working containers of food not labeled still Time Extended

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 12Basic: 16Total: 33

22-41-4

Detail 22309336

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 dishwasher machine at 000ppm chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator was able to check and prime sanitizer to retest at 50ppm. Repeat 2-8-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 22309364

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees handle raw beef and fish then handle clean plates. Instructed employee to stop use of soiled plates and wash hands before handling clean plates. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22309342

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chop garlic at cooks line 72F. Em stated the ga was chopped in blender 30 minutes and put it into reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 40 minutes later 58F Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22309340

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. See stop sale. Observed tempura shrimp by sushi bar not time marked. Employee stated it had been made 30 minutes prior and time marked items correctly. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22309361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter cooks line at 74F. Employee stated it as melted 1 hour prior and moved it to hot part of flat top grill recheck temperature 40 minutes later 137F Corrected On-Site Warning

11-05-4

Detail 22309333

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 22309349

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 22309359

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 22309352

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22309341

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. Print copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator. Rep 2-8-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22309346

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards, can opener and slicer soiled. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22309354

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink full of dirty pans. Observed employee remove pans. Repeat 2-8-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22309350

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. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22309338

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not produce copy of Time as a Control sheet. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22309351

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed copy of Consumer Advisory for operator and observed operator post sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22309344

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut vegetables, fish, meat and prepared seafood mix in reach-in cooler and Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Rep 2-8-23. Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22309348

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line by dining room does not have working hot water. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22309339

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute at soda machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22309357

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice, flour, sugar and crunch topping. Observed employees remove no handle plastic container used as scoops. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22309365

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22309356

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves at cooks line. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

24-27-4

Detail 22309353

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash at sushi bar. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22309360

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22309343

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at sushi bar and cooks line. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22309355

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22309335

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug of oil, bucket of crispy fried topping and bucket of noodles on floor at sushi bar and in kitchen. Observed cases of crab on floor in Walk-in cooler. Observed employees move items off floor Repeat 2-8-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22309334

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

10-20-4

Detail 22309345

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. Repeat 2-8-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22309358

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22309363

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelves of equipment on cooks line soiled. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22309337

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of gator aid in reach-in-freezer sitting in tub of dumplings. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22309347

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22309362

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the following items in working unlabeled containers.Bottles of sauce and oils at cooks line and flour, sugar and rice bin at prep area. Warning

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 13Total: 24

22-41-4

Detail 21766485

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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink for ware sanitation.

08A-05-6

Detail 21766502

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef,shell eggs and scallops over prepared vegetables, noodles and sauces in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 9-13-22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 21766498

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 raw salmon and chicken in Walk-in freezer cut and prepared onsite not store correctly based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

02C-03-5

Detail 21766507

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cream cheese at sushi bar, cans of sauce in Walk-in cooler and containers of scallops in Walk-in cooler all opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-13-22 Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21766486

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.Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21766504

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at sushi bar soiled. Observed slicer across from 3 compartment sink with heavy old food debris buildup. Repeat 9-13-22 Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21766489

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed had wash sink at end of cooks line next to fire extinguisher blocked by boxes and buckets. Observed employee remove all boxes. Repeat 9-13-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21766497

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. Email operator employee health agreement form. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21766508

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21766492

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut prepared chicken, cut prepared salmon, cooked noodles, and sauces in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

53B-10-4

Detail 21766495

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

14-01-5

Detail 21766505

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic containers used as scoop in sugar bin. Repeat 9-13-22 Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21766494

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on prep table. Repeat 9-13-22. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21766491

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over cooks line with grease buildup.

14-09-4

Detail 21766490

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen under prep table and at sushi bar worn and no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21766487

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cooks line.

36-73-4

Detail 21766506

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled and accumulation of debris around base equipment of cooks line and dishwasher areas.

08B-38-4

Detail 21766493

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rice noodles, made onsite sauce, and jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat 9-13-22 Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21766484

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Repeat 9-13-22 Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21766499

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cooks line in container of standing water at 97F. Observed employee remove utensils to container clean water and place on burner at 145F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21766496

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top with heavy buildup of grease and old food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 21766500

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers at sushi bar not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert containers. Repeat 9-13-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21766501

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

14-06-4

Detail 21766488

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed plywood shelf at cooks line. Repeat 9-13-22 Repeat Violation

45-06-4

Detail 21766503

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher and emergency pull at end of cooks line blocked by boxes and buckets. Observed employee remove all boxes. Repeat 9-13-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 21349869

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp,beef and chicken over and long side ready to eat vegetables and noodles in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21349877

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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice not time marked. Observed employee stated they put it out at 12pm. Explained to employee how to time mark correctly. Observed employee properly marked time on rice. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21349867

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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21349874

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21349859

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by boxes. Observed employee move boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21349873

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fish, cut chicken, cooked noodles, dumplings and sauces in Walk-in cooler and Freezer all prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21349872

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic container use as scoop in rice bin. Observed employee remove container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21349876

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21349870

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.

14-25-5

Detail 21349878

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed establishment has wood sushi rice bowl for use in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21349868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce on floor in Walk-in cooler. Observed cases of fish and other assorted food on floor in Walk-in freezer. Observed jug of oil, containers of noodles soaking in water and cases of canned foods stored on floor in kitchen.

33-19-4

Detail 21349871

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 21349861

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses at cooks line. Observed employee remove tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21349866

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar and kitchen hand sinks. Printed copies of DBPR hand washing sink signs and gave to operator. Observed operator hang signs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21349864

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 21349865

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers at sushi bar on counter not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert containers. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21349879

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed plywood used as shelf at end of cooks line.

45-06-4

Detail 21349875

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by 3 compartment sink at end of cooks line blocked by boxes. Observed employee move boxes. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-28-4

Detail 20956173

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.

08A-05-6

Detail 20956167

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over remade salad in the walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 20956175

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to the three compartment sink and the sushi station.

31B-02-4

Detail 20956166

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dishwasher. Operator replaced the paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20956172

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and beef in the walk in cooler not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the two items that was prepared 04/22/2022. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20956170

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20956168

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice on the cook line. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20956174

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen and sushi station.

13-03-4

Detail 20956177

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 20956176

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

06-06-5

Detail 20956169

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on the three compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 20956165

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven handle on the cook line. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20956164

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the prep table across from the rear door. Operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20956171

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the dishwasher and the three compartment sink.

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20404275

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sauce in the walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 20404273

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items in each of the three hand washing sinks. Operator removed all items from the three hand washing sinks. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20404271

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20404274

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen

13-03-4

Detail 20404278

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on hat. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20404272

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed the tongs from the oven handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20404276

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters.

21-12-4

Detail 20404277

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep station. Operator placed wet wiping cloths inside the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site