SUJI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI LOUNGE
10801 CORKSCREW RD STE 51, Estero FL 33928 · 239-949-9886
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 25-30 small flying insects in dish area emanating from bamboo sushi steaming container.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023069946 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed measuring in the handwashing sink at the bar, operator removed.
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed measuring in the handwashing sink at the bar, operator removed.
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 proof of training for food handlers can not be located.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water in the hallway on the floor and cans of pineapple juice on the floor behind the bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ic in the servers station, operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage can in front of fire escape in the hallway next to the restrooms, operator moved can.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in soda machine area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed. Build up of purple slime like substance in interior bin of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle bowl in panko breadcrumbs, operator removed bowl.
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 2 pounds of tuna thawed in commercially packaged labeled remove before thawing no longer frozen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed rear screen torn and in disrepair.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen door screening missing.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed chicken in walk in freezer stored in direct contact with plastic grocery store bags/ to go bags.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat produce on the cook line. Operator moved eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint stored on dry canned food storage shelf, operator removed paint can.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance in interior of ice bin.
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 raw tuna in original packaging which states to remove from packaging before thawing, observed thawed and remaining in package.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair protection on the cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors on the cookline and on the sushi line.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed lower portion of screen door torn and missing tried to replace with 3/4" by 3/4" inch size screen.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed lower part of screen door torn and replaced with larger Han 16 mesh to the inch screen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from cook line and in the ware washing area in the kitchen.
Sep 18, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with pink and black mold like substance on the interior of the bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic bowl in use in bulk rice bag to scoop rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler shelves and gaskets located on the sushi line.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen in rear door leading out of the kitchen torn and in need of repair/ replacement.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed onion in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior bin of the ice machine. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container in bag of rice. Operator removed container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on door handles and gaskets on reach in cooler doors.
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 raw thawed tuna in package with label stating remove before thawing, tuna thawed on sushi line and remaining in original packaging.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed energy drink on shelf above make cooler on cook line. Operator discarded beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table at the sushi station.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in grocery store like bag in walk in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed canister of WD40 stored above rice in dry storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance in ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle plastic container used as a scoop in sauce in bulk bucket in walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles on walk in freezer, walk in cooler, and reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
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 tuna thawed in manufacturer packaged on sushi line in front of restaurant.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in hibachi area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door screen torn.
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded fish in walk in freezer not wrapped.
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked ready to eat chicken and place it on a plate to be served. Educated employee on proper glove wearing technique. Operator discarded food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 25-30 small flying insects in dish area emanating from bamboo sushi steaming container.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in grocery store like bag in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw sea bass (47F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding); raw tenderloin (47F - Cold Holding); raw lobster tail (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to rear door.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 stored above rice in dry storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket in front of and blocking hand wash sink next to dish drying rack in ware washing area.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed canister of WD40 stored above rice in dry storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance in ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle plastic container used as a scoop in sauce in bulk bucket in walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles on walk in freezer, walk in cooler, and reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
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 tuna thawed in manufacturer packaged on sushi line in front of restaurant.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at ware washing station with eggs, and rice n clean dish drying shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in soda fountain ice bin.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in hibachi area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door screen torn.
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded fish in walk in freezer not wrapped.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in standing water on 3 compartment sink drain board.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooked pasta in prep sink next to hand wash sink not adequately protected from splash from hand wash sink.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used in walk in freezer to store chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak on shelf above sliced onion. Operator moved beef to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef in reach in cooler at 54F. Operator moved beef to walk in cooler to cool down.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tuna and salmon on sushi station not date marked
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed breaded fish prepared on site and held in freezer with no date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle bowl in panko bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl.
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 diced tuna thawed in packages that State remove from packages before thawing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment door handle at waist height. Operator removed tongs.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen on back door torn at bottom right corner.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust on shelves.
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.