GINZA STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR
5000 CLYDE MORRIS BLVD #1, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386.788.5588
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -half gallon of milk 52F inside glass door beverage/turbo air cooler in server area outside of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in handling clean and sanitized equipment without washing hands. -dishwasher, handled soiled dishes and cell phone prior to sorting clean pans at line -manager instructed employee on proper handwashing, had employee wash hands afterwards
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -unpackaged raw fish inside stand up freezer stored above ice cream
Raw shrimp placed in sauté pan with raw poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit after completion of heat treatment. -150F shrimp, manager had employee place back on grill to be fully cooked after exposure to chicken during cooking process. Rechecked at 168-170F.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -establishment offering "white tuna" on menus, but providing escolar. Advised to manager of existence of FDA Seafood list to check for unacceptable vernacular used to describe seafood. -manager had menus corrected during inspection
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Equipment in poor repair. -rice net, manager discarded
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Old labels stuck to plastic food containers after cleaning. -manager discarded
May 28, 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
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher handled soiled dishes prior to sorting/handling/touching clean dishes without washing hands. -manager had discussion with employee
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw poultry stored above raw beef steaks inside walk in cooler. -raw shell eggs above seafood inside walk in cooler. -manager corrected
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink in back being used to fill container, soiled rag inside the sink basin
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -manager discarded
Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -manager replaced
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -fly sticky tape above prep table inside kitchen
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -sushi bar, uncovered food stored near hand sink basin without a splash guard
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ansul fire suppression lines at cook line -backsplash behind stove
Screening at back door is not maintaining 16-mesh to the inch due to disrepair
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -soiled wiping cloth used on cookline used to wipe cutting board
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -chairs blocking back door at hibachi seating area
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - single use paper towel used to wrap tamago.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sushi rolls on hard cover light blue menu. - Godzilla Roll recipe includes masago on top but menu does not include. - Stingary Roll recipe includes masago on top but menu does not include. - David Lowe Special recipe includes masago on top but menu does not include. - K&O Roll recipe includes masago on top but menu does not include.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - various sushi rolls on hard cover light blue menu.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic container no handle used to scoop mirin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in freezer at server station - hibachi lowboy - sushi bar cooler
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. - water pitchers stored below paper towel dispenser at server station
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. - scraped tuna
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - sushi bar employee - employee handling clean dishes
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below hibachi tables
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of paper towel dispenser at cookline
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice bath read 29F, manager stated purchasing new thermometer
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some grease behind equipment on fry cook side
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -near hand sink in back next to dish machine
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -scoop inside standing water
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -sushi cooler up front
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen from outside of back door prior to handling food contact equipment/touching microwave/handling food without washing hands
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. -sushi rice out front, manager corrected
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink in back used to fill container with water. Advised to use multi-purpose sinks in the vicinity, designated hand wash sinks may only be used to wash hands
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce/food on floor inside kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle to large spoon inside non TCS batter crunchies resting inside food. Advised to keep handle outside of food/container to avoid potential cross contamination
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink inside stall in mens and womens restooms
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -box of advil stored on shelf above prep table, operator relocated
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -won tons in plastic bags in triple door reach-in freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw fish stored over ice cream in single door stainless steel reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in glass double door reach-in cooler, operator relocated eggs to walk-in cooler -raw steak over cooked noodles in short stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator relocated cooked noodles
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts 73F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored on drainboard of triple sink, operator relocated to walk-in cooler
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink next to triple sink, operator cleared
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -FRLA certificates are copies.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -detergent spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -in short stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator relocated thermometer to front
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -light blue cutting board on top of reach-in cooler, operator replaced cutting board
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee cooking with wok, operator gave him a hat
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator separated
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -sushi holding cabinet, operator installed new thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled, operator cleaned -exterior of triple door reach-in freezer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -sliced orange falling from bowl touching raw seafood. -raw fish stored above carrots inside walk in cooler -raw chicken stored above everything inside walk in cooler -raw chicken stored above soy sauce buckets inside walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw fish stored above cooked fish, removed from commercial packaging inside reach in freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -half gallon of milk 52F inside glass door beverage/turbo air cooler in server area outside of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -half gallon of milk 52F inside glass door beverage/turbo air cooler in server area outside of kitchen. From prior day, see stop sale., tofu 48F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -blue cutting board in back prep area
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -ginza tar tar, salad including spicy tuna. No indication for item covering under consumer advisory. -poke bowl -cold smoked salmon
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense rice
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -blue cutting board in back
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook
Equipment in poor repair. -prep table in server area, and stainless shelving above makeline
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -large gap at floor tiles under hand sink causing build up of debris/soil in crevice
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -inside walk in cooler, multiple cases of food/buckets of sauce on cook line
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -cases of oil and open tempura breading next to hand sink, inside splash zone
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -rice nets
Screen in door in poor repair/inadequately installed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored on cutting board in back prep area
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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