FUJI SUSHI STEAKHOUSE
8401 HONORE AVE STE 1, Sarasota FL 34238
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed no time stamp on sushi rice. Employee discarded and marked new container.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container in rice.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed staff eating on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander and utensils in hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container without handle used as scoop for bulk rice. Employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drinks on top of expo line next to single use containers. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Kirkland paper towels between salmon at sushi bar reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink/orange substance inside ice machine on white chute guard.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled paper towel dispenser above hand wash sink at end of cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed no handle deli container in bulk sugar. Employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at approximately 79F at front counter and on cook line. Employee removed water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed no time stamp on sushi rice. Employee discarded and marked new container.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers without handles in cornstarch bulk container.
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 fish not removed or cut from packaging.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between reach in cooler and table. Employee removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed lobster tails defrosting without water. Employee turned on water.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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