IZUMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR
3611 1 ST E STE 110, Bradenton FL 34208
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in main kitchen area roe (55F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that they had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed back in the reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019040553 | Aug 2, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | — |
| 7--2019028454 | May 29, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Person in charge placed in dish washing machine area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Person in charge placed in dish washing machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Person in charge placed in sanitizer.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in main kitchen area roe (55F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that they had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed back in the reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on cooks line cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed phone and washed table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed by fountain beverage machine beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holder.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 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 in walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw seafood.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes.Person in charge removed and washed sink
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified.observed on food handlers training documents dates covered with white out and new dates are written in.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jorge, Qun,Xia,mazach,Yao, Mario, edi
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge had employee put on hat and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on cooks line soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Person in charge placed in sanitizer.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a wristwatch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge had employee put on hat and wash hands.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Person in charge removed cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the hibachi area over the grills hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection 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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Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.observe on menu crab Rangoons and Person in charge stated they use imitation krab. I educated Person in charge to spell imitation krab with a k on the menu.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on sushi line single service food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on nothing end of building.
Food stored on floor.observed in back kitchen area a bucket of soy sauce stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe in front dining hibachi area number 10,1 and 3 and in main kitchen area under grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell egg over ready to eat sauce.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.Person in charge had employee wash in handwashing sink.
In back kitchen area Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Person in charge removed from reduced oxygen package.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in main kitchen area, hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back kitchen area. Person in charge placed back in sanitizer solution.
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4446, 3611 1 ST E, Bradenton — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in main kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
Recorded at 4446, 3611 1 ST E, Bradenton — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured tanks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in main kitchen area.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen are employee eating while preparing food. Person in charge stopped employee and had him leave the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain in front kitchen area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped single-service spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge placed handles up in a container.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind grill in main kitchen area.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4446, 3611 1 ST E, Bradenton — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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3 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employees engaging in food preparation with wristbands and watches. Person in charge had them remove and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain in front kitchen area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Unwrapped single-service spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge placed handles up in a container.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4446, 3611 1 ST E, Bradenton — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed I walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Chicken over Raw Beef. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet and washed hand.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on North side of building.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back kitchen area. Person in charge placed wiping cloth in sanitizer.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4446, 3611 1 ST E, Bradenton — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4446, 3611 1 ST E, Bradenton — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler raw Chicken over cooked Vegetables. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge in charge a copy of the handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some Employees used previous book and changed dates on certificates. Person in charge stated he will order new booklets and retrain.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed in main kitchen employee drinking in food preparation area. Educated Person in charge on Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee removed beverage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in Sushi area microwave oven soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4446, 3611 1 ST E, Bradenton — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed in main kitchen area employee grabbed garbage can with bare hand and returned to doing food preparation and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. George.
Open dumpster lid in North end of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line in main kitchen area. Person in charge placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
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.