SHIN JAPANESE CUISINE
801 N ORANGE AVE E, Orlando FL 32801 · 407-648-8000
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator immediately paid
★ 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--2019018552 | Feb 15, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand sink in kitchen Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior rim slightly soiled. Operator cleaned
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on end of sushi counter and drinks on prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged onions on fkoor. Operator removed
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Air filters ice machine -Soap dispenser on cook line, -fire extinguisher on cook line - floor fan on cook line -gaskets in chedt freezer at sushi station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All sauces
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator immediately paid
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at sushi station
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Cardboard under shelf next to stove is greasy
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between fryers And side of stove
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At end of sushi station
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested several times chlorine 00ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp, scallops, Raw salmon over multiple ready to eat items in cooler. -Raw Eggs over soy sauce in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slightly soiled
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Sanitizer cloth in container of sushi rice. Operator immediately removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind fryers heavy buildup
Food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Two freezers directly outside bathrooms need to be locked/secured from customer interference
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil floor in kitchen. Operator immediately moved
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of salamander
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine air filters
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand sink on cook line. Leaks
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab salad in reach in cooler dated 7/7. Per operator item was prepared on 8/7 and improperly dated. Advised operator to put correct date
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in white reach in freezer at bar Ice Mach air filters
Aug 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested Chlorine 00ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab salad in reach in cooler dated 7/7. Per operator item was prepared on 8/7 and improperly dated. Advised operator to put correct date
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in white reach in freezer at bar Ice Mach air filters
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested Chlorine 00ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Less than 4 hrs per operator. Operator immediately put all items in ice bath for temperature recovery. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); krab (43F - Cold Holding); krab salad 49F - Cold Holding); chicken 3hrs (51F - cooling Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding) Black reach in sushi cooler crab, tuna 46-51F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Sushi bar :; salmon, tuna, eel, escolar, cream cheese (46-47F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had whisk in basin
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab salad in reach in cooler dated 7/7. Per operator item was prepared on 8/7 and improperly dated. Advised operator to put correct date
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water of 85F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in white reach in freezer at bar Ice Mach air filters
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell Eggs over oils and sauces in prep table cooler on cookline
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink on cook line used to fill bowl
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. Rice scoop in water of 72F. Operator discarded and replaced container with boiling water. Advised operator to keep on constant heat at 135F or above. Or keep utensils in container without water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hon dashi on outside container is soiled sticky. Operator put in new clean container
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. hand sinks in ware washing area and cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed squash over ready to Pork dumplings
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in warewashing area
Aug 31, 2023Inspection 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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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator offers wild caught sea urchin served raw occasionally for specials. The item is not on the menu. Explained to operator that sea urchin must be fully cooked if it will be offered for service.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon above ginger and breaded avocado in reach in freezer Raw chicken over ginger and breaded avocado in reach in freezer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on prep table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under 3bay sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Container of nut flakes in container that was originally used for fish roe. Container used for fish roe has been washed rinsed and sanitized multiple times
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Inside salamander grill
Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Label on jar does not have certification # and I could not identify it on the FDA shippers list
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer by dry storage area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in between make table and prep table on cook line
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.