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SHIBUYA SUSHI & SAKE

227 E MAIN ST, Tavares FL 32778

Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4508473
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2020055098Oct 23, 2020Jan 20, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · Time Extended
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen area. - fry baskets
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Quat test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Operator removed dish machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - cooked eel stored with raw tuna and salmon. Operator separated into separate containers.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - fryer baskets
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer
Basic/36-73-4
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tonkotsu Ramon 79° cooled over night.
High priority/03D-02-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of fryers
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. - 1 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4

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.