AJI SUSHI AND TEPPAN
3251 DANIELS RD UNIT 116, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 4078779888
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016015118 | Jan 4, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment. Clean all food storage containers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units throughout the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in cooler and walk in cooler are soiled. Gaskets are soiled throughout the establishment. Walk in cooler fan is soiled.
Spaces in the ceiling above the walk in cooler.
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Sushi oven is in poor repair.
Jun 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used for food storage - direct contact with food in the freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw beef stored over plantains in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef,46 f,raw shrimp,45 f,raw chicken,45,noodles,45 f,rice,46 f,tofu 45 wf held less than four hours stated operator.Operator stated that the thermostat gauge got moved accidentally while employee was putting away the delivery.Walk in cooler temperature after an hour is 38 degrees f.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment. Clean all food storage containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.No date marking throughout the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Vinegar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dry storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Phone on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Bar area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units throughout the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in cooler and walk in cooler are soiled. Gaskets are soiled throughout the establishment. Walk in cooler fan is soiled.
Spaces in the ceiling above the walk in cooler.
Sushi oven is in poor repair.
Unwashed zucchini stored over margarine in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated substance throughout the establishment.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.Under sushi station area.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched watch,put in pocket and then continued touching clean bowls without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Par cooked tuna -reduced oxygen packaging
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Rice is covered while cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Creme brûlée.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Restroom,78 f,75 f,Afterwards,103 f,107 f
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Rice.
Clean bowls and forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Par cooked tuna -reduced oxygen packaging.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.Sushi line
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Carry out containers.
Sushi glass door is broken.
Unwashed cucumbers stored with ready-to-eat margarine in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin is soiled. Small cutting boards are stained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents are soiled with dust at the back line area.
Apr 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin is soiled. Small cutting boards are stained.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Sushi items on the menu. Raw salmon on the wall menu.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Back line by dishmachine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents are soiled with dust at the back line area.
Apr 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Reduced oxygen packaging tuna.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin is soiled. Small cutting boards are stained.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Sushi items on the menu. Raw salmon on the wall menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided throughout the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and bin.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Back line by dishmachine area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents are soiled with dust at the back line area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.Rice nets.
Unwashed lettuce stored next to washed cut mushrooms.
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to carrots in walk in cooler. Ice cream stored next to raw frozen oysters in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Reduced oxygen packaging tuna.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Roe I reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin is soiled. Small cutting boards are stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Scrub in handwashing sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Sushi items on the menu. Raw salmon on the wall menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided throughout the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Back line by dishmachine area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents are soiled with dust at the back line area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.Rice nets.
Sweet potatoes not washed prior to preparation.
Unwashed lettuce stored next to washed cut mushrooms.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored next to carrots in walk in cooler. Raw ready to eat fish stored over mango pulp in upright freezer. Open package of beef stored over gyoza in walk in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Small cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Interior of ice machine is soiled
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Salt under prep table.
Water shut off at employee handwash sink.Bar area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Tuna.
Dirty linens on the floor at the bar area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Ginger dressing in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Knife in hibachi cart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of white freezer gasket is soiled. Exterior of rice pot is soiled. Exterior of oven is soiled at sushi station. Interior of fryer cabinet is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.Bar area and kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.Rice nets.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Asparagus stored next to dressing in walk in cooler.
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice pots are soiled. Wipe down all equipment and shelves throughout the establishment. Exterior of all food storage containers are soiled. Exterior of soap dispenser is soiled. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Residue build up on white freezer gaskets at the cooks line. Build up of black like substance by the three comp sink area.
Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes and then changed gloves without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bag used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cheese wanton.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over krab salad in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored next to margarine in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tofu,44 f in walk in cooler,kale,66 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to chill in ice.
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,cooked shrimp and crab in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.Employee did not sanitize knife and cutting board.Manager spoke to employees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are soiled throughout the establishment. Residue build up surrounding the drink nozzles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Strainer and scrub pad are inside handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.
Food stored on floor.Sauce on the floor and shrimp in walk in freezer
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Sushi bar.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dishmachine area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Sushi reach in cooler by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice pots are soiled. Wipe down all equipment and shelves throughout the establishment. Exterior of all food storage containers are soiled. Exterior of soap dispenser is soiled. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Residue build up on white freezer gaskets at the cooks line. Build up of black like substance by the three comp sink area.
Reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.Rice nets in kitchen.
Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken behind cut onions in sandwich top prep table across from fryer on cooks line 2) raw fish over commercially cooked shrimp in white reach in fridge freezer combo by beverage station.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Easy off over clean dishes in dish room
Vacuum breaker missing a fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled on cooks line
Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at dish machine
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink at the bar
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Under counter cooler across from fryers on cooks line
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1) microwave on cooks On cooks line 2) toaster oven at sushi bar
Light not functioning over walk on cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of rice cookers
Stored food not covered. Tray of wontons in walk in freezer
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee rinsed container in handwash sink.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Stuffed cheese wanton.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw ready to eat tuna stored over krab salad in upright cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored over clean dishes by the dishwashing area.
Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beige cutting board is stained in kitchen..
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by boxes at bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bottle is inside handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
Water with a temperature of at least 85degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Bar area.
Accumulation of black/mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl to dispense rice.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Kitchen area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface for the kale at the sushi station area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Phone is on prep table.
Food stored on floor.Soup base in walk-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Sushi station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice storage container is soiled in kitchen by three comp sink.Exterior of microwave is soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.Cooks line.
Three dead roaches on premises under the hibachi grill area.
Waste line and soda gun holder is missing at soda gun holster.Bar area.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Interior of fryer cabinets are encrusted. Ice nozzles and drink nozzles are soiled.
Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink at sushi station.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food stored on floor.Ginger at sushi station.Fish in walk in freezer.Sauces in walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Lots of leaking pipe throughout the establishment.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Crab Rangoon in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw pork next to cooked shrimp in reach in freezer.Raw shell eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler. Open package of pork stored over ice cream in walk in freezer.Corrected On-Site Raw shell eggs stored over sushi.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw chicken,44 f,tuna,45 f,salmon,47 f,pasta,44 f,crab,44 f held less than four hours stated operator. There was a delivery and walk in-cooler door is not closing properly WarningWarning**
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Chlorine disinfectant stored over clean dishes by dishmachine area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Interior of fryer cabinets are encrusted. Ice nozzles and drink nozzles are soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Scrub is inside handwash sink.
Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink at sushi station.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Krab salad in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor.Ginger at sushi station.Fish in walk in freezer.Sauces in walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Light not functioning.Cooks line.
Mushrooms not washed prior to preparation.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Lots of leaking pipe throughout the establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Lids on the floor at the front line station.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Unwashed onions stored over rice in walk in-cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.