IASIA RESTAURANT
17399 TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port FL 34287 · 941.429.2668
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026036389 | Apr 3, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2019063697 | Nov 21, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | $560 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash utensils in the three compartment sink without using sanitizer. The employee wash utensils directed to re-wash the utensils.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food for customers with an expired license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
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Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed sushi rolls on the menu containing imitation crab not identified in the menu as imitation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored inside of the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the bucket.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for sushi rice held under time as public health control. The operator was emailed a written plan.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill stored on a shelf with dry goods in dry storage. The operator properly stored the drill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple dry foods removed from its original packaging and stored in containers with no labels identifying the foods.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands without soap
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap, scrubbing pads, etc in handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed operator remove items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi cooler, reach in with torn gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in freezer and walk in cooler, wontons, cut vegetables, cut raw chicken not covered. Observed employee covering products.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 #10 cans Pineapple Chunks in heavy Syrup, United Friendship brand, stored on dry storage shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at make table, cutting board with black mold, light substance on it
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink and sushi area with a clear plastic container, a sponge, and a fork in side sink. Observed employee removing items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed food stains at table and kitchen area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not to open them down. Observed employee turning to containers to proper form.
Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles in a bucket stored in walk in cooler with no covering on container. Observed operator covering container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed to what sitting in the mop bucket not properly hung up to dry. Observed employee, removing mops and hanging dry properly.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed walk in cooler with no date markings on any prepped food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic Togo containers being used to scoop rice in kitchen
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two wire whisk hanging on metal holder of fire extinguishers by three compartment sink. Removed whisk and put in dish
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler at Sushi Bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of whole fish on floor under storage shelf in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator removing
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in freezer door at bottom
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink at sushi station into a 5 gallon bucket.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in use for storing food products in walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st 2023
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with out date marks
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at sushi station no hot water for hand washing
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint to go containers being used for scooping dry goods-flour
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink above prep station across from wok station
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in freezer door at bottom
Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer and walk in
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door missing lock leaving hole in door for exposure
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers not inverted on line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink at sushi station into a 5 gallon bucket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket, not hung up properly to dry
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple blue containers with out identifying labels on them
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going from taking food order and money to changing gloves and making sushi. No handwashing
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at sushi station and back hand wash sink with sponges and stainless steel pads in them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in multiple coolers through out restaurant not date marked. IE: egg rolls, wontons, cooked chicken bites, lo mein.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with duck sauce stored in freezer not 6 inches from floor
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler food stored on floor. IE: 50 lb bag of Carrots
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mops stored inside the mop bucket. Not stored hung up to dry.
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.