KIWAMI SUSHI RAMEN
4233 TAMIAMI TRL #B, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941.404.6663
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at cold or hot side on the hose bibbs at mop sink.
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 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. Observed no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Provided the Food Employee Reporting Agreement which was completed during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the ceiling of Dish Machine.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked with no airflow next to soda fountain machine. Operator stacked the wet cups individually on the dish rack to allow airflow.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over ware washing area. Operator removed the fly sticky tape.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spring rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on the exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the handle of Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauce at reach in cooler sushi station. Operator switched the food items.
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. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the sushi rice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple food items at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the food items from the handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure to the operator.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at soda fountain ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing at room temperature at handwash sink. Operator placed under cold running water.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Provided the form during inspection.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over macaroni and cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at hot side of water 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. Provided the form.
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. Provided the form for operator to complete during inspection.
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.