GINZA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2215 COLLIER PKWY, Land O' Lakes FL 34639 · 813-806-1551
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019020339 | Mar 18, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | $200 |
| 3--2015034780 | Jul 21, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in dirty water in cook line, water temperature tested is 77F, operator removed the utensils to dish washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above miso pasty in walk in cooler, operator removed the chicken to bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in sushi bar
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation. Discussed with operator and he put hat on
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small toast oven interior grease buildup
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage above cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed unwashed cabbage to bottom
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Hole in the wall under hand sink in kitchen. Water pine exposed
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep cooler in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under triple sink drainage area.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees supplement stored with clean utensils tin same container in kitchen. Operator removed the supplement
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times chlorine 0 ppm at dishwasher
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above miso paste. Operator removed the eggs to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep cooler in kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled and grease buildup
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under triple sink drainage area.
Food stored in undrained ice. Cooked broccoli in undrained ice in reach in cooler in cook line. Operator restored it in draining container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 toast oven interior soiled and grease buildup in bar area. 1 microwave interior soiled and grease buildup in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled and black mold like substance buildup in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Water pipes and drainage pipe exposed on the wall under hand wash sink in kitchen
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed raw salmon for sushi bare hand and put the fish back into the cooler at sushi bare hand area. Discussion with manager to use a aop system if not wearing gloves.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink discussed with kitchen manager the importance of hand washing
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.main cooks line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside rice container in storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 73 f employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the dish washing machine soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White rice bin in storage room
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Siting in water at 72 degrees on cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat miso in walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee eggs walk in cooler next to restaurants food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes by sushi bar
May 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on main cooks line
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm restaurant Is using three compartment sink to wash dishes with food contact surface sanitizer
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw imitation Krab and employee raw beef over avocados employe removed raw beef from over avocados
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink sushi bar employee restocked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin white bucket by storage room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on main cooks line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fresh clams in reach in cooler on cooks line by restaurant food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board sushi bar line
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor by back door of kitchen exit
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above unwashed lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Beef (46F - Cold Holding) packed on ice in reach-in cooler at sushi case. Operator stated case is currently down and they have ordered new one. Operator stated item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to another cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in dry storage products used as a scoop.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen underneath equipment and along base of walls. Floor heavily soiled behind cook line with grease and food debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall near warewashing are and mop sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hood system soiled with an accumulation of grease.
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.