BUSHIDO SUSHI INC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna over crab salad in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager moved the crab salad to other side of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 and fried tempura shrimp at sushi counter area both missing time marking. Operator stated both were prepared 2.5 hour prior and then marked time on items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Emailed Sushi Chef Time As Public Health Form. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind kitchen equipment. Repeat from last inspection 2-24-25 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment, on shelf next to dishwasher area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed micro wave dirty.

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, soup and sauces in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-coolers prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 10-1-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 10-1-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used on floor in walk-in-cooler as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Repeat 10-1-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under dishwasher area, behind reach-in-cooler in kitchen and at cooks line. Repeat 10-1-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed soup spoon in bin by miso soup and utensils by slicer area have old food stuck to them.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cooks line and prep areas.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed octopuses, shrimp and beef prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 1-30-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 1-30-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under stove and equipment throughout kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tofu and salad in walk-in-cooler not properly covered. Repeat 1-30-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 1-30-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Walkin cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stored by ice machine soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 9-27-23 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards stored by ice machine heavily worn.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed unlabeled employee meals on shelf in Walk-in cooler with restaurant food.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plated salad in Walk-in cooler uncover on shelves.

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed employee invert utensils for proper storage. Repeat 9-27-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-27-23 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: No Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 observed at time of inspection. Re-email operator poster. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Email operater Time as a Control sheet. Repeat 12-20-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Re-email operater Time as a Control sheet. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at prep table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with heavy buildup of grease and food debris under and around base of equipment throughout kitchen. Repeat 8-10-22. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed operator has cleaned some of the areas but still has build of grease and food debris next to fryer and stove. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build of grease and soiled surfaces throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed operator has cleaned some of the areas but still has build of grease and soil near equipment by dishwasher and storage shelves. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat 8-10-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough medicine on shelf above clean dishes next to stove. Observed operator remove medication. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef and fish removed from original packaging stored over frozen vegetables in reach-in freezer.

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 chicken and beef removed from original packaging over fish in reach-in freezer.

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 at sushi bar. Employee stated it was made 1 hour prior and then time marked the rice. 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 dies not have written time as a control procedure sheets. Email operator copy of time as a control sheet. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler at sushi bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build of soil and food debris floor near hot water heater and stove area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator remove tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knifes stored in water at 67F at sushi bar. Observed employee remove knifes from water and clean knifes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pan of white rice in the walk-in cooler being held at 62°F for more than 4 hours. Operator stated it was from the prior night. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of white rice in the walk-in cooler being held at 62°F for more than 4 hours. Operator stated it was from the prior night. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice.

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 open gallon of milk held more than 24 hours not date marked.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle on soda machine in kitchen with mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dried on food debris on slice at prep table.

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled below hand sink at sushi station and by dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen with build of dust.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at sushi station.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris and dirt at floor and wall by dishwasher and hot water heater area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

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 cook rub hands against apron and engage in food preparation. Operator had cook to wash and dry hands. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on wire shelf next to the walk in cooler.

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 in the walk in cooler not date marked. Operator placed date mark on the container of cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons and forks stored with food contact surface up.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed prongs on freezer thawing. Had operator to placed prongs in sink and turn on cold water until thawed. Corrected On-Site