E SUSHI & GRILL
13485 COUNTY LINE RD, Spring Hill FL 34609 · 352.848.3788
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed small insect on outside of ice machine crawling on top section above the lid.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024048041 | Aug 13, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024026283 | Feb 15, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | $360 |
| 3--2019042692 | Jun 19, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several bags in the walk in freezer.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5022-090. The operator filled out the form.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Some containers on top of the ice bin and cups stored near the soda machine were observed wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the reach in cooler in the cook line area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 3 containers on top of the ice bin are broken. The operator discarded the 3 containers.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce and boxes of frying oil were on the floor by the cook line, and a sauce bucket was on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the drink/salad refrigerator in the kitchen is covered with dust.
Utensils in poor condition. Metal strainer in poor condition. The operator discarded the metal strainer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution in sushi bar area 200+ ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stored near soda fountain in kitchen with water droplets stacked together. Discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler, boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Discussed with operator.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above bucket of sauce in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine with mold like substance
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid bug spray stored on shelf with cans of ketchup Fabuloso stored on shelf with tea bags Operator removed chemicals from food storage areas.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee water bottle on prep table in prep area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line. Employee placed hat on.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer Buckets of sauces in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 14, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the white guard.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Aug 14, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in paper towel dispenser to the left of the ice machine. When paper towels were removed live roach fell into handwash sink. Employees eliminated 2 live roaches. Initially, dispenser could not be opened because the dispenser key could not be located. Employee was able to open paper towel dispenser and discarded paper towels.
1 dead roach on leg underneath dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the white guard.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Aug 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in paper towel dispenser to the left of the ice machine. When paper towels were removed live roach fell into handwash sink. Employees eliminated 2 live roaches. Initially, dispenser could not be opened because the dispenser key could not be located. Employee was able to open paper towel dispenser and discarded paper towels.
1 dead roach on leg underneath dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the white guard.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go style bags stored in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar.
Bags of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and in kitchen near cook line.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Employee corrected. New reading is at 50 ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go style bags stored in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed small insect on outside of ice machine crawling on top section above the lid.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed lettuce and raw fish over ready-to-eat ginger sauce in walk-in cooler. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat sauce and krab sticks in reach-in cooler underneath sushi case. Employee moved and stored items correctly.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink in sushi bar area. Employee removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar.
Bags of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and in kitchen near cook line.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Sep 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. 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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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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. See stop sale. Discussed taking temperatures with operator.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. Discussed taking temperatures with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. See stop sale. Discussed taking temperatures with operator.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over butter in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. Discussed taking temperatures with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. See stop sale. Discussed taking temperatures with operator.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub brushed stored inside handwash sink to the left of the fryers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the fryers and to the left of the ice machine and at handwash sink in sushi area.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Employee placed soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of dishmachine.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution in sushi bar at 25 ppm.
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