SAPPORO SUSHI HIBACHI INC
7224 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-254-4000
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 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
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of vitamins stored on top of ice machine in kitchen next to single serve containers. Operator removed item.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle beverage in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed utensils removed and discarded beverage.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in sushi area being used to hold products. Operator removed products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table on front line in dining room. Employee moved drink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exit door from kitchen.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of employees hair growth supplements on ice machine next to honey. Employee removed supplements.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over vegetables in 2 door sushi reach in cooler. Operator moved all fish products to bottom of cooler.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken over dumplings in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed dumplings and placed in another cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in rice on cook line. Operator removed container. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table in waitstaff area next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe bowls in clean dish area not properly air dried. Operator removed bowls for cleaning and sanitizing. 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 handle of ice scoop touching ice. Operator removed scoop. Priority: Basi
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Priority: Basic
Observed: 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. Observed drill next to soy sauce on shelf in kitchen across from cook line. Operator removed drill. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food in reach-in freezer in waitstaff area not identified by common name. Priority: Basic
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers without handles in rice. Operator removed containers.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board being used on top shelf at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately 1" gap at bottom of back screen door in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop with handle in ice. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 85F water. Operator replaced water 185F.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken on cook line over edamame.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on food preparation table. As a repeat violation the importance of the following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping salads and scooping rice with watch on.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a one inch gap at bottom of screen door to outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ginger stored on floor. Employee moved ginger to shelves.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed I use utensils in water at 65F. As a repeat violation the importance of the following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf over stove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, rice and salt in buckets on shelf in kitchen without labels.
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