ARASHI
751 N FERDON BLVD UNIT 759, Crestview FL 32536
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands: observed sushi chef touched the trash can at the sushi bar with his gloved hand and did not remove his gloves, wash his hands, and put on new gloves. Inspector stopped him from working and explained to the manager the correct procedure. The manager translated and had him remove his gloves and wash his hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: observed the hand-wash sink in the prep area had items being stored in it. Employee removed. Additionally, the hand-wash sink at the sushi bar had a bag of kale in it. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink: observed the hand-wash sink on the cook line did not have any soap. Manager had employee get soap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: observed the CO2 tank in the kitchen attached to the soda dispensing machine is not secured to keep it from falling over. Employees secured it with the available strap.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: raw shrimp on speed rack in walk-in cooler over bin of package cooked eel and raw unwashed vegetables on shelf over cooked broccoli and other clean ready to eat vegetables. Manager had employee reorganize for proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: spray bottle with blue liquid (glass cleaner) not labeled. Employee showed inspector the original liquid.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: noodles 47° F, dumplings 56° F. Both items on the make line in the kitchen. All other items on the make line are within the correct parameters.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: hand-wash sink across from three compartment sink in kitchen had items stored in it. Shift manager removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink: hand-wash sink on cook line does not have any soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food: shift manager unable to locate the written plan. Inspector gave new one.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: water is off at hand-wash sink across from three compartment sink in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items: cook had his personal cell phone on the make line cutting board. Shift manager had him remove. The area was sanitized.
Food stored on floor: numerous food items on floor in walk-in freezer.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Sheet pan in walk-in cooler with raw beef on it over a pot of chopped garlic. Employees moved during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs on sheet pan in walk-in cooler on shelf over packages of edamame. Employee arranged food for proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter added to it with one hose going to a chemical dispenser and one going to a reel attached to a hose. The hose going to the reel needs to have a vacuum breaker/backflow preventer placed on it.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory: Lunch Special menu has various sushi and sashimi items available on it but does not identify any raw nor is there a consumer advisory for the raw items listed on the page (other pages of the menu are properly marked and identified).
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank connected to the beverage dispensing machine is not secured to prevent it from falling over. Additionally, six tanks in the back hall are not secured to prevent them from falling over.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: Establishment's license is current, however, it is not displayed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce: walk-in cooler has raw beef in original packaging and in Saran Wrap as well as shelled eggs on a shelf over raw unwashed produce. Employee rotated the food for proper storage.
Food stored on floor: walk-in cooler had ice cream, salmon, and other foods on the floor. Employee picked up and put on shelf.
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