BONSAI SUSHI
5174 DR PHILLIPS BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-292-0333
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016052954 | Aug 31, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled/ stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in front counter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind rice cooker in back prep area
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/ Manager expired 9/16/ 25
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryer in corner of front counter soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled Exterior of air fryer in the corner of front counter
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Toaster oven in front counter soiled.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor by dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer exterior soiled.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has soiled build up. Toaster oven in front counter soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen sink blocked
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen 3 compartment sink drain has debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. -employee up front at sushi bar
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw fish wrapped in food service film stored above bags of precooked shrimp inside stand up freezer in back.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multi use prep table n back, near rice warmer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -stacked boxes resting on ledge of hand sink in back
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -plan on site, not filled out. Manager stated will fill out prior to next inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dust/soil inside vents in back prep area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -around ice machine -floor drain filled with food debris under 3 compartment sink
Floor tiles in disrepair. -near ice bin, back area -in front of freezers in back area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of fryer oil on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled handwashing sink in sushi bar up front -vent inside beverage cooler on cook-line above clean glasses
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator provided blank plan, coached to fill out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Over 3 compartment sink
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Curtain hanging in between kitchen and prep. Interior of mop sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in prep area behind ice machine
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.