JOY JAPAN SUSHI & HIBACHI
2215 NOLTE RD, St. Cloud FL 34772
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed operator hand out
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 tuna fillets fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging in sushi bar display case Operator discarded
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Tempura batter, shrimp and salad mix on counter on cookline not added to time plan written procedures but kept on time controls
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. See stop sale. 2 tuna fillets fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging in sushi bar display case Operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on cookline
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops near rice cookers on cookline in water 80F
Jan 7, 2026Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup scoop in sauce bucket in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce, ginger and fryer oil cases on floor under cookline counters
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter Operator removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. One between counters on cook line Operator removed
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Several containers in make table on back cookline Operator removed paper towels
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of pooled eggs over sauce bottles in reach in cooler under make table front counter sushi station Operator moved eggs below
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager came in during inspection
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth lining tray holding cucumbers and sauces in reach in cooler under sushi make station Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table on back cookline
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of cooked steak in walk in freezer Several items in walk in cooler Mat is on floor to elevate items but is not 6 inches elevated
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon and tuna lined with paper towels at sushi bar Asparagus lined and covered with towels at walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over dumplings in small black reach in fridge by cooks line Raw shell eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink was blocked by trash can
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at sushi bar
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Garlic in oil at cooks line,per operator it was out for less than an hour. Emailed time plan
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cooks line. Operator turned on from the bottom
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and prep table at cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen tuna in ROP package not removed from packaging per manufacturers guidelines. Operator cut packaging
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed operator hand out
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator hand out
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large propane tanks not chained up at back of facility
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee dish not segregated from food that is served to the public
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Beef wrapped in Saran Wrap and stored in buckets stored directly on walk in freezer floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over flat top grill on cooks line
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over soy sauce in walk in cooler Raw beef stores over cooked pork on speed rack at walk in cooler
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. Emailed operator hand out
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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator hand out
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in flour and rice
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large propane tanks not chained up at back of facility
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table top and bottom shelves
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee dish not segregated from food that is served to the public
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Beef wrapped in Saran Wrap and stored in buckets stored directly on walk in freezer floor
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over flat top grill on cooks line
Stored food not covered. Wontons and spring rolls not covered at each in freezer on cooks line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi bar wet wiping cloth on cutting board
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in clear container on cooks line not labeled
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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