FIN SUSHI PORT CHARLOTTE
24123 PEACHLAND BLVD UNITS C2 & C3, Port Charlotte FL 33954 · 941-666-6686
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAR 25
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021023861 | Apr 14, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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 the chlorine sanitizer solution for the bar dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator replaced an empty container of solution. Observed chlorine solution at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat krab stick in the walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cooked noodles in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
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 sushi rice held under time as public health control with no time mark. The operator marked the sushi with the time.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer inside of the handwashing sink behind the bar. Observed an employee rinse off a server tray in the handwashing sink at the server station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the server station. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Accumulation of a black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine behind the bar.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the condiment/salad cooler near the entrance to the bar. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in the walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the bottom of a prep table containing equipment on the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the server station. The operator properly stored the ice scoop handle.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at the server station. The operator discarded the solution.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on make line, in kitchen soiled with food stains.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both handwashing sinks in kitchen with food debris, flour slurry, steel scrubber, etc in sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic Togo containers being used as scoops instead of a scoop with a handle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on prep table in kitchen with groove marks throughout.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in freezer, in kitchen, gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in freezer, in kitchen, gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following dented cans stored on dry storage shelf. Hoisin Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 4; Double Dark Soy Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 3; Oyster Sauce #5 can Panda Brand total 1. Observed operator removing cans and segregating cans for return.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout establishment soiled with food stains.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi bar, handwashing sink with sponge and food debris on inside sink. Observed operator cleaning out sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler prepped beef not date marked after prep.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine, in kitchen, black mold like substance on ice shield. Observed operator cleaning shield.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout establishment, cutting boards with grooves.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed the following dented cans stored on dry storage shelf. Hoisin Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 4; Double Dark Soy Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 3; Oyster Sauce #5 can Panda Brand total 1. Observed operator removing cans and segregating cans for return.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed throughout establishment, torn gaskets on reach in coolers.
Iced tea dispenser/Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in server station behind soda nozzles, black mold like substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with food splatter on inside top of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout establishment, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
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 imitation crab with no time marking at cart next to Deep Fryer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle at rice container. Operator removed the container.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor all along the wall edges at Walk in Cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor underneath shelves at Walk in Freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the grease receptacle at back exterior of establishment.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Light not functioning. Observed light coming on and off at the Walk in Cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on multiple shelves at Walk in Cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no flour containers labeled next to deep fryer. Operator labeled the flour container.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee cough drops stored on shelf with cooking seasonings. Observed employee remove cough drops and store properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout establishment soiled with black mold like substance on vents.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks with old food debris inside them, using sinks as dump sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink at sushi bar. Observed operator putting hand soap out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed shield in ice machine with black mold like substance inside.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers, soiled handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout establishment soiled with.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored with dry storage items. Observed operator remove drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets throughout establishment I reach in coolers.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, floors with food debris along cove moldings/ edges.
Light not functioning. Observed in walk in cooler, lights possibly shorting out. Approximately every 30 seconds lights flash on and off, not giving steady lighting in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in all reach ins, soiled gaskets
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed strainer put away clean with old food stuck on strainer. Observed operator remove and put into dish to wash.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat noodles. The manager moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat noodles.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (45F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on all raw products.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soled cutting boards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop was removed from soda machine ice bin.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knives from in between reach-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside cook line. The manager dumped the water utensils were in.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed the wiping cloth from under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's restroom at front handwashing sink.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold gel tablets stored above prep line. Observed chef removing said medication and storing in proper location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on cutting boards in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in bar being used as dump sink. Observed operator removing strainer out of hand sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not on premise.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board on line in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks above prep line in kitchen. Observed operator removing said drinks and storing in proper location.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood system with accumulation of grease on it.
Light not functioning. Observed one light bulb burnt out in hood system to the far left
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen and in sushi stations, no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in sushi station, Togo containers not inverted. Observed employer inverting to go containers properly.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork in with raw beef (all in packages) in walk in cooler. The operator moved raw pork and segregated the items of pork away from the beef.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sinks blocked by dishes and containers. The operator removed dishes and containers from hand washing sink beside prep table near back door and by dishwashing machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located in the bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverage insulated cups on pass through window at cooks station. Observed operator removing cups from the line.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed food contact surface not being cleaned properly after changing from poultry to seafood. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products.
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