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OSAKA SUSHI

4851 E IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, St. Cloud FL 34771

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911862
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over edamame in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (110F - Hot Holding) Made 2 hours prior per operator
High priority/03B-01-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by buckets in front of it Operator moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to three compartment sink Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Under three compartment sink and several other equipment pieces in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Oil and sauce buckets on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine and at soda station by kitchen exit Operator moved both
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. 2 in hood over cookline
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk dry storage containers on bottom dry storage shelf Several equipment gaskets throughout facility
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and noodles thawing at room temperature on counter of three compartment sink
Basic/06-01-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several at sushi bar
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in bulk containers on bottom shelf of dry storage
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
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Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid inside of handwashing sink next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to three compartment sink Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets near three compartment sink
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine Operator removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. One in hood over cookline
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets throughout Ice machine exterior
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crawfish and seaweed salad thawing at room temperature on counter next to front counter handwashing sink Operator moved to refrigeration
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar containers on bottom shelf of dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining food pans throughout front counter and on cookline
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over seaweed salad in reach in cooler at front counter Operator put tuna beneath
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids in handwashing sink at end of cookline next to ice machine Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice Emailed form to operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls, drop shield and inside of lid
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in flour and other dry ingredient containers on bottom shelf of dry storage
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Starbucks drink on prep table at front counter Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened gallon of milk on top shelf in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and prep table on cookline Operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cookline in water 94F
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several reach in freezer and cooler gaskets throughout Hood vents over cookline
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Throughout sushi bar and cooks line items lined with paper towels
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over pitcher with dark liquid at reach in cooler at cooks line Raw chicken stored over bucket of sauce at walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked with lid and scrubber
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at triple,cooks
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cooks line and by triple sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For tempura shrimp at cooks line. Emailed operator time plan
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer stored unclear spray bottle at triple sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in containers with panko,flour and rice at dry storage
Basic/14-01-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. By soda station
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between make table and prep table
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cooks line
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon and tuna lined with paper towels in reach in cooler at sushi bar
High priority/14-86-1/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice,tempura,flour and sugar all have plastic 32 ounce to go cups as scoops
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking elements on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored next to wax paper and to go containers at frontline
High priority/41-07-4
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon and tuna lined with paper towels in reach in cooler at sushi bar
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut carrots at walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over a case of cabbage at walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing tuna in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice,tempura,flour and sugar all have plastic 32 ounce to go cups as scoops
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at drink station by dish wash area
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Yellow Fin tuna at sushi bar
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at above reach in freezer in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking elements on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi bar wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting boards
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. 3 of 20 plus entries incorrectly listed. Advised to fix menus immediately.
Intermediate/52-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Sent instructions to make kit.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling noodles-pans of noodles cooling stacked on each other. Advised to separate.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 3 bin sink area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping bucket in hand wash sink basin.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food-All bulk items. Red scoops with handles.
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled over grill area.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pizza in walk in cooler, not separated from foods to be served.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Bottom of pans in contact with food product cooling.
Basic/08B-19-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All bulk containers heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Sent copy to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above hand wash sink
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw fish walk in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Carrots walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets reach in small freezer Cos
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Time Extended

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.