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AKIRA SUSHI & WOK

8298 CHAMPIONS GATE BLVD, ChampionsGate FL 33896 · 4072933366

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911811
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023015260Dec 21, 2022Apr 6, 2023$800

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over milk and raw chicken and beef over soy sauce in walk in cooler Pooled raw eggs over sauces and raw shrimp over bok choy in reach in cooler underneath cookline make table - operator moved these to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish on thawing rack in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Golden age sushi roll and pink lady sushi roll on limited time menu not identified as having raw fish Operator added notes on each menu indicating that rolls have raw fish
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in blank spray bottle underneath dish machine counter
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine Operator cleaned during inspection
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in bulk dry storage containers on bottom dry storage shelf next to walk in Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining bottom shelf in walk in cooler
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on top of bottled drinks in server area in front of hallway to guest bathrooms
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on clean dish shelf above three compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline Duct tape on door of sushi display cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets next to prep counter in kitchen and several food cases underneath it
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs hanging off of pipe underneath grill
Basic/10-20-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single serve lids and containers on floor in hallway leading to guest bathrooms
Basic/25-05-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Pooled raw
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over vegetables in make table reach in on cookline Raw tuna over opened sauce bottles in reach in cooler at sushi station Operator removed both
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several throughout
Basic/14-01-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In make table on cookline Operator removed
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On prep cart on cookline Operator removed
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout Operator removed
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers on prep counter across from walk in cooler Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw tuna on thaw rack in walk in cooler Operator switched
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On lunch specials section of menus under sushi rolls
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Underhand wash sink in kitchen
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean bowls plates next to handwashing sink on sushi line not inverted Operator moved
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On cart in kitchen Cooking utensils and cooking bowls underneath. Operator removed
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator tilted to properly dry
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Tubs of food in walk in freezer on floor Operator fixed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on side of cart by flat top grill Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink in kitchen Operator has put in work order
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. In glass door cooler. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna thawing in walk in cooler not being thawed according to instructions on package. Items still frozen. Operator poked hole in all packages
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining pans of scallops and salmon.
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over bucket of uncovered noodles in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and silver scrubby in sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in rice and sushi rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of makeline shelf.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloths used on prep table where spatulas and bowls on prep shelf in kitchen.
Basic/21-05-5
Food stored on floor. Bins of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet to handsink in kitchen does not work properly.
Basic/29-08-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen restroom door.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons in prep cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths on cutting boards.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sushi reach in cooler draining into handsink at sushi bar
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 10, 2023 · Time Extended

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.