DARUMA JAPANESE STKHSE & SUSHI LGE
5459 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941.342.6600
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025066819 | Aug 12, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of burn gel stored above food on the cook line. Operator removed it.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed multiple employees in the establishment wash their hands with cold water only.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to dump ice and a sanitizer bucket. Educated the employee of the sink proper use.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the ice machine kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not working.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed their walk in cooler hallway ceiling tile with heavy dust build up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their drain plug missing.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster thawing in standing water.
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in their reach in cooler. Operator swapped the foods.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed their dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without changing their gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored above their dry cook line and next to seasonings. Operator removed it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda nozzles at their bar with debris build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop buried in a flour container. Operator removed the scoop.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug on their new dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on their walk in cooler fan covers.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and duck stored over packaged mayo in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the meat.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the kitchen standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed multiple packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from their package. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 expired CFM certificates with one current.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed multiple packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from their package. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for the ice machine hand wash sink. Operator placed a new sign.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed squash in direct contact with a non food grade bag in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the sushi line: Cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the splitter for the mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks hanging above food in the walk in cooler and server area. Operator removed drinks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed all line cooks with watches on.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off equipment on the cook line near the ground.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted throughout the establishment.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream stored but not covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor of the kitchen and cases of hunger on the floor of the back storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the reach in freezers in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP fish being thawed in their packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters of the cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan vents.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no letter stating that the salmon was pellet fed and farm raised.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 60F cold holding on the kitchen prep table. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and put them in a reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Rice (47F - Cold Holding); Raw eggs (60F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and put them in the reach in cooler.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post.
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. Observed no signed employee agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator a new plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP fish being thawed in their packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the two reach in freezers on the cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between equipment on the cook line and the warewashing area. Operator removed knives.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sings at the bar and sushi's area hand wash sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters of the cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan vents.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on the cook line. Operator placed cloths in a sanitizer bucket.
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