AMIMOTO RESTAURANT
2705 TAMIAMI TRL STE 115, Punta Gorda FL 33950
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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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. Observed no time marking on sushi rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone with gloves on the hands and then touching clean utensils at sushi station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Chanya Chunharit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on the display cold holding unit at sushi station. Operator relocated the cell phone to a place away from the food prep area.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed expired food manager certificate. Poojamarn Warnkomphor, 12/06/2019.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitize.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed expired food manager certificate. Poojamarn Warnkomphor, 12/06/2019.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple large containers at sushi station handwash sink. Operator removed the multiple containers.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on top exterior of dish machine. Operator cleaned the top of the dish machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at sushi station. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 50ppm.
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 employee wiping hands on apron at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
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. Observed no time marking on sushi rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked wet with no airflow at shelf.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage at prep table. Operator removed the employee beverage container to a shelf underneath the prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in container of water on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the water from the container.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the beef to the bottom of the shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice at 128F. Operator placed on stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control in the future. Emailed the written procedure.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and water filter at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator that the handwash sink is strictly for handwashing.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at sushi station. Educated the operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs above stove on shelf.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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