VENICE, Sarasota County

SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

1219 S 41 BY-PASS, VENICE, FL 34292

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Jun 11, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

05-08-4

Detail 24620117

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-13-5

Detail 24620120

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.

21-19-4

Detail 24620121

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the storage area near the walk in cooler.

08B-49-4

Detail 24620119

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the glass door cooler at the server station. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site

25-18-4

Detail 24620118

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single-use gloves stored in the employee restroom. The operator stored the gloves in a proper location. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 24144883

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24144882

Basic - Employee backpack stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in dry storage. The operator proctored the personal belonging. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24144881

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23528255

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the rice was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site

01B-36-5

Detail 23528258

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the rice was cooked the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23528256

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of degreaser stored on top of a box containing plastic jars of mayonnaise in dry storage. The operator properly store the box of degreaser. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23528257

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

36-37-5

Detail 23528254

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23528262

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in the storage area near the employee restroom. The operator vacuumed the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23528253

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box containing plastic jars of mayonnaise stored on the floor in dry storage. The operator properly stored the box of mayonnaise. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23528261

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the ladies restroom. The operator was emailed an employee handwashing sign. Repeat Violation

35B-04-4

Detail 23528259

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.

21-07-4

Detail 23528260

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution in the kitchen at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to a concentration of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-27-4

Detail 23130778

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23130776

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

36-37-5

Detail 23130781

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23130780

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pack of employee cigarettes stored next to clean dishware in the server station. The operator properly stored the cigarettes. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23130777

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw beef not stored 6 inches off the ground in the walk in cooler.

10-01-5

Detail 23130779

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 the scoop handle used for rice not stored above the food in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop from the rice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23130775

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the ladies restroom.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

16-36-4

Detail 22640388

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.

14-01-5

Detail 22640389

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22640387

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles on the reach in cooler soiled with a build up of food debris.

36-37-5

Detail 22640395

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

16-55-4

Detail 22640391

Basic - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer solution. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22640394

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored near clean utensils in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22640393

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise stored on the floor near the walk in cooler.

10-02-4

Detail 22640396

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop for rice stored on between the lid and handle of the rice cooker. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22640392

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the solution to level of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

46-04-4

Detail 22640390

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked near the walk in cooler.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-45-4

Detail 22326370

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash utensils in the three compartment sink without sanitizing. The employee placed the utensils in the dishmachine for proper sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 22326371

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

41-17-4

Detail 22326368

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Detail 22326372

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22326374

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator replaced the bowl with a scoop with a handle. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22326369

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22326365

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in the wait station soiled with an accumulation of dust. Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 22326364

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop used for rice stored on top of the lid of the rice cooker. The operator replaced the scoop and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22326373

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on the door jamb of the walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Detail 22326366

Basic - Plastic soda bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the dry storage area. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef, raw scallops, and mushrooms not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in cooler.

21-03-4

Detail 22326375

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.

21-07-4

Detail 22326367

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 22003681

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottled of medicine stored in reach in cooler at the wait station. Operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 22003682

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 dishmachine chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Instructed operator to sanitize in three compartment sink until dishmachine is sanitizing properly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22003680

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to sauce in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22003684

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution above 200ppm. Operator diluted solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 22003677

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-37-5

Detail 22003685

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22003676

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with dust at the wait station.

32-12-5

Detail 22003679

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in public women's bathroom.

08B-49-4

Detail 22003683

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler at the wait station. Operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22003678

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the bottom interior of the refrigerator in the kitchen soiled with food debris.

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 22003675

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Time Extended

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21805606

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice cold holding at 57F on prep table for less than 1 hour. Operator placed the rice in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Observed cooked rice cold holding at 39F in walk in cooler. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 21805607

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Time Extended

53B-11-4

Detail 21805605

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed operator changed the expiration year from 2022 to 2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21805608

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2023-02-23: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21805603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21805604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling near the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 21804648

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating license expired on 12/1/2022. Operator renewed license online. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21804649

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw food products. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21804657

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in kitchen near the handwashing sink. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21804656

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs cold holding at 59F on prep table for less than 1 hour. Operator stored the eggs in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21804662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice cold holding at 57F on prep table for less than 1 hour. Operator placed the rice in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21804661

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. Warning

53B-11-4

Detail 21804655

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed operator changed the expiration year from 2022 to 2023. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21804654

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21804651

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21804653

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling near the walk in cooler. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21804650

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under equipment is soiled with grease. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21804659

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liter soda soda bottles stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21804660

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers in the kitchen and the service station soiled with food debris and black mold like substance. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 21804652

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a shelf liner on prep tables in the kitchen. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21804658

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not stored inverted near the reach in freezer sink the dry storage area. Warning

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-18-4

Detail 20971357

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Had employee to rewashed hands and dry with paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

22-12-5

Detail 20971359

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled near the stove. Operator cleaned the probe thermometer. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 20971362

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells on prep table across from the reach in cooler. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20971356

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the container of cooked white rice. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20971360

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles next the reach in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 20971361

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator voluntarily discarded the open container of Red Bull. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20971355

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, ear buds and wallets on shelf above food that is served to guests. Operator placed items in the office. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20971358

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Jul 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

08A-20-5

Detail 20322437

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp and raw beef same shelf. Operator rearranged Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20322428

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 milk , confirmed more than 24 hours , not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20322431

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. Operator confirmed some employees expired. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20322429

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

36-32-5

Detail 20322426

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged, broken.

08B-49-4

Detail 20322433

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator confirmed employee food not segregated in a separate container. Operator moved food to separate container on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20322427

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce buckets on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20322430

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer next to Walk in Cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20322432

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave in kitchen, exterior heavily soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 20322436

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-03-4

Detail 20322434

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing.

29-08-4

Detail 20322438

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed ceiling with confirmed leaking pipe.

14-20-4

Detail 20322425

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.observed tin foil worn and torn covering shelf at entry to kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 20322435

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation