KURO SUSHI
8126 LAKEWOOD MAIN ST UNIT 102, Bradenton FL 34202 · 407-687-3522
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022013514 | Feb 24, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed C02 not secured in back kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles. Operator removed them.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing ready to eat food without a hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an opening to the outside at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food and oil stored on the floor in back hallway.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights in the kitchen missing shields.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers beginning to drip.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 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 food prepared on premise held in freezer for more than 24 hours without date marks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink and black mold like substance on the ice drop tray.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed the rice and flour scooped with a bowl without a handle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing ready to eat food without a hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an opening to the outside at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights in the kitchen missing shields.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers beginning to drip.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice removed from original packaging and not labeled.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling soiled utensils and door handles and then preparing ready to eat food without changing gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink next to reach in cooler.
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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop in the rice container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with gaps and light coming through at the bottom of the door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food and ice stored on the floor 8n the freezer and storage area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood vents.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixtures over dish area and hallway without light shields.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust coming through on white shelves in reach-in cooler.
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.