SOSEKI/SUSHI SAINT
955 W FAIRBANKS AVE, Winter Park FL 32789
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood Filters at dish area. Operator placed them back during inspection
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution 300ppm quaternary
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes date marked 4/3
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with copy
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop flour
Food stored on floor. Oil containers at dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer at dry storage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and cook line hand wash sink. Provided operator with copy
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 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
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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 has taken over facility next door. Main entrance is connected to New concept Under same ownership. BAR KADA 30 seat, bar and kitchen added. No plan review submitted.
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over RTE in walk in cooler
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 has taken over facility next door. Main entrance is connected to New concept Under same ownership. BAR KADA 30 seat, bar and kitchen added. No plan review submitted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer in storage room
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cook line
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing machine not equipped with a visual or audible alarm to verify the delivery of detergent and sanitizer. For high temperature dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle in container of rice. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking water from bowl while preparing food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer by wine storage and dry age machine.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Call 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
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink located by triple sink in expanded space I has been removed
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Yama distributer delivers fish that is used for sushi but no parasite destruction letter
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink located by triple sink in expanded space I has been removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange nozzle and clear liquid no label at employee bathroom
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.