MIZU SUSHI&HIBACHI
1859 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Bradenton FL 34211 · 9419002288
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 beef stored over scallops and fish in walk in freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 15, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic door closer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in back kitchen. Operator replaced them.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic door closer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Tilapia thawing at room temperature. Operator removed fish to walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen without hair restraint.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food items in the freezer and under the prep table uncovered.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic door closer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed heavy build up of lime scale inside dish machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used in between sink and food preparation table.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food items in the freezer and under the prep table uncovered.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serv items not inverted on sushi line. Operator corrected.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for storing food in the walk-in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items (sauces, seafood) in walk in cooler and freezer not date marked, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over the fryers with a heavy grease build up and beginning to drip. Operator stated they're being cleaned tonight.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for storing food in the walk-in cooler and walk in freezer.
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 beef stored over scallops and fish in walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 pounds of Tempura shrimp on prep table in back kitchen, cooked at 10am per operator and at 78 degrees at 2:15pm. Operator discarded product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler and freezer not date marked, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled and greasy cardboard used on prep table in back kitchen and not changed out daily or when soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over the fryers with a heavy grease build up and beginning to drip.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed no hand wash when changing tasks and gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple onsite prepared items not date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the gas range with heavy soiled and greasy floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters dripping grease down the wall and on the edge of hood. Operator stated they're cleaning this week.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door leading to the outside without an automatic door closer.
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.