SHOGUN JAPANESE INC
34980 US 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-333-7868
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operating was able to determine the time the sushi rice was put on time and time stamped the rice during the inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070971 | Aug 20, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Apr 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training being expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink. Sink tested at 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 package of tuna thawed out in packaging even though the packaging states to remove before. Stop sale issued. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of peroxide and alcohol being stored above the flip top unit on the cook line. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training being expired.
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 1 package of tuna thawed out in packaging even though the packaging states to remove before. Stop sale issued. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues near cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Y At sushi counter, chlorine sanitizer greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu states White Tuna, fish served is Escolar, per manager. Operator will change menu to Escolar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table on cook line, operator removed
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bowl of vinegar and box of tempura batter under hand wash sink in dish room. Operator removed
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on flip top cooler stained. Discussed with manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to the dishmachine was blocked by stacked boxes. Operator relocated.
Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce and container of oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining sushi. Discussed the need to use material approved for food contact.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name me.
Apr 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC medicine stored on upper shelf of cook line. Employee moved medicine to gain compliance
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used as liner for vegetables at sushi bar. Operator removed paper towel.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table no lid. Employee moved beverage to gain compliance
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions stored less than 6" off the floor. Operator moved the onions to gain compliance
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food removed from it origional container not labeled with common name.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line foods placed on sushi bar.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operating was able to determine the time the sushi rice was put on time and time stamped the rice during the inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Shrimp still frozen operator turned on cool running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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