RED PLUM SUSHI AND HIBACHI
7119 S TAMIAMI TRAIL STE F, Sarasota FL 34231 · 9415548816
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
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2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022018184 | Apr 12, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $400 |
| 7--2015048004 | Oct 21, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4lb defrosted tuna in vacuum pack.
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.Observed 4lbs tuna defrosted in package in walkin cooler. Emailed bulletin on thawing fish.
Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of sauce and oil on floor.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with Rangoon in the reach in freezer on the cook line.
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 butter and cooked shrimp tempura with no time marking. The operator properly time marked the above foods.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of butane stored near clean dishware at the sushi bar. The operator properly stored the butane canister.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for red pepper flakes. Observed a plastic food container with no handle used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoops from the above foods.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the dish machine. The operator provided a trash can near the hand sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to the solution. The chlorine wiping cloth solution is at 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not properly labeled in the kitchen.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw salmon. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator stored the butter in the walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a chemical spray bottle and a spray nozzle store in the handwashing sink near the dishmachine. The operator removed the items from the hand sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Observed thawed escolar not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the raw escolar. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a container of soy sauce stored near the hand sink on the cook line exposed to splash. The operator properly the container of soy sauce. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce and oils stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the above foods. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of the walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Priority: Basic
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw tuna stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the bottled beverages. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over soup in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the soup. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the pork has been held in the cooler for approximately 1 hour. The operator moved the pork to the walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an opened tube of caulk stored with packaged foods in dry storage. The operator properly stored the tube of caulk. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container lids stored inside the handwashing sink near the walk in cooler. The operator removed the lids making the hand sink accessible. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink near the mop sink. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for tempura batter in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the container from the batter. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin at the soda machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator removed the knife and placed in the dish area for cleaning. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles for rice and tempura flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop stored in 78F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water. Priority: Basic
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored in a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed a container of medicine stored on a food prep area at the front counter. The operator properly stored the medicines.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the cooked shrimp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles in multiple foods in front of the cook line. The operator removed the plastic containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee wallet stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the personal belonging.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cut vegetables in the reach cooler on the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the walk in cooler obstructed with container lids. The operator removed the lids form the hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink near the walk in cooler. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoop for multiple food items in the kitchen. The operator removed the containers from the food products.
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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored over the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the beverage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin at the wait station. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use scoops stored in 74F standing water near the rice cooker. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the sushi bar. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator provided paper towels to the handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator provided soap to the handwashing sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ethan Gou with no food handlers training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops in multiple food items in the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the soda station. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between the reach in cooler and a food prep table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops for rice stored in 76F standing water. The operator removed the scoops for sanitization.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the light bulb in the walk in cooler with no shield.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and bleach mixed together in the kitchen. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a chlorine solution.
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