SAMURAI SUSHI
100 INTERNATIONAL PKWY, Heathrow FL 32746 · 407-829-3299
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - can of roach spray stored next to pot of rice. Manager moved to office - window cleaner stored next to on box of bottle sauces under bar. Manager moved.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019031723 | Mar 21, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - white single use paper towel used to line food pan at cookline cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - inside door flaps
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler - salad cooler
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - portable box fan
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed cucumber over cooked shrimp at walk in cooler
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - white single use paper towel used to wrap fish at sushi bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of bulk foods containers
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - white single use paper towel used to wrap fish at sushi bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - at walk in cooler: raw shell eggs over raw fish intended for raw consumption
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - breaded shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); - breaded vegetables (54F - Cold Holding); - breaded chicken (54F - Cold Holding) Operator states cooked yesterday
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - at sushi bar
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. SUSHI and SASHIMI: - smoked Salmon REGULAR ROLL: - Crunchy roll - Dynamite roll - Miami roll - Special Eel roll SIGNATURE ROLL: - King Crab roll - Rock and Roll - Spider roll
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at server station
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler door handles
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop at cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of bulk foods containers
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - tools and tool bags stored on shelves with bags of rice
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - white paper single use towel used to wrap ready to eat vegetables at cook line
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - can of roach spray stored next to pot of rice. Manager moved to office - window cleaner stored next to on box of bottle sauces under bar. Manager moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler door handles
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. - tuna
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee drinks on counter at cookline
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - tin foil on cart soiled - walk in fan covers soiled - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - oil at cook line in reused can
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - white single use paper towels used to wrap tuna
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - cardboard box cut and reused to store food at cookline cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards at sushi bar stained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl used to dispense bulk sauce at walk in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled - walk in cooler fan covers solied
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of miso cooler soiled
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - power tools stored on shelf above bags of rice. Manager moved
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - non food grade paper towel lining cut veggies at cook line - non food grade paper towel wrapping fish at sushi bar
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 to operator
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - hand wash sink turned off at server station due to broken faucet. Operator replaced with new one during inspection
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - dishwasher machine doors build up of lime
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic Togo bowls without handles in sauce buckets at walk in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - make line cooler door handles soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphones and drinks on prep counters
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ladle at miso station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - at make line cooler. Operator brought in new thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at bar counter soiled - bottom shelf of prep counters throughout kitchen - walk in cooler fan covers dusty - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tuna,tuna and salmon mix,tempura flakes and cut vegetables all lined with paper towel throughout facility
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tilapia at sushi station temping at 48F.Per operator item was set on counter during set up less than 2 hours. Advised operator to move to reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White large cutting boards at sushi bar and prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at cooks line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At chemical storage area two CO2 tanks not chained
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bowl of food stored in walk in cooler. Per operator his personal food
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by ice machine.Operator moved Case of frozen food stored in floor of walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle at cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at sushi bar and cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink add a vacuum breaker to the splitter
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hws in the prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The white divider on the ice bin is souled
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in the mop room
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at the ware wash area missing cold side handle Hws in the service alley cold water faucet not working
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -slow cooker holding miso soup dirty -gasket to the Pepsi cooler ripped -hood filters soiled
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.