AKINA
4300 S HIGHWAY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-243-8988
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live in dish area, operator discarded and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018064283 | Dec 11, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -raw chicken and beef over cooked noodles and rice noodles on make table on cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine -interior of microwave -dry goods shelves in dry storage
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice container and vinegar container in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones and beverage cup on shelves with dry goods and above make table on cook line, operator removed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf holding pans and slicer in dish area
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors. For reporting purposes only.
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -raw chicken and beef over cooked noodles and rice noodles on make table on cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -panned raw chicken over panned raw beef in walk in freezer, operator moved all chicken to the bottom
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live in dish area, operator discarded and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding), pooled eggs(48-50F-Cold Holding), tempura batter (54F - Cold Holding) cook line, less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, escolar, albacore, cream cheese- (50-52F - ambient cooling since 10:30, temped at 2:30)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, escolar, albacore, cream cheese- (50-52F - ambient cooling since 10:30, temped at 2:30), sushi line
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cut items were covered and placed in sushi line cold holding unit immediately upon cutting, ambient thermometer registered 60F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine -interior of microwave -dry goods shelves in dry storage
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice container and vinegar container in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Dead roaches on premises. -2 in dry storage, 5 in dish area. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones and beverage cup on shelves with dry goods and above make table on cook line, operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf holding pans and slicer in dish area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee on cook line handled his cell phone with gloves on then handled cooking pans and utensils on the cook line without gloves change
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw beef next to unwashed green beans and snow peas in walk in cooler, operator moved beef to raw rack
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sweet potato crisps (60F - Hot Holding), cook,line, held less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control. Operator determined time cooked, placed sticker on sweet potatoes and added to their time plan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup -interior of spray hose at dish machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -server area, operator secured
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
Food stored on floor. -bag of onions in kitchen, operator placed on shelf
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -fried rice container on cook line, operator removed ladle
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -in kitchen, operator removed
Light not functioning in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -back exterior of ice machine -walls in kitchen have dust and residue buildup
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -drink cooler in server station, operator removed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -sushi takeout containers on sushi line, operator inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bottle of oil on cook line, operator labeled
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then got single service to go items for guests without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer under table in dish area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -advil and cough syrup on dry storage shelf with dry storage goods. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw chicken in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw smoked salmon over imitation krab salad and raw salmon over sauces in reach in cooler on sushi line. -raw eggs over sauces in reach in cooler on cook line.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then got single service to go items for guests without washing hands.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 egg in walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee on cook line used sink on cook line not designated a hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer under table in dish area
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -raw fish served on lunch menu and to go menu Warning**
No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack on shelf by cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -bowls of soup stored on boxes of oil in dry storage. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour and sugar containers. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -104F. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand sink on sushi line.
Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cook line. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Retail bags used to store broccoli in walk in cooler. Manager placed in correct bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw breaded Chicken and calamari over cooked vegetable in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
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. Raw Chicken over raw beef in walk I freezer. Manager corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Garlic in oil (55F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at the end of cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls in storage area not inverted. Operator inverted
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Earbuds above pre table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 cooks on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at the end of cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Light not functioning. One bulb on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cookline soiled. Operator cleaned.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of sliced mushrooms.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken over avocados. -Raw chicken over sweet potatoes.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Strainer in handsink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Round cutting board in warewash.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone over prep table.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. -Box of butter in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of large plastic tubs.
Feb 6, 2024□ 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - in server station used as a dump sink - drain line going into hand wash sink at sushi bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - in server station used as a dump sink - drain line going into hand wash sink at sushi bar
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - sushi menu requires that raw items be identified
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - sushi rice
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. - buckets of ginger on floor at sushi bar
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Aug 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.