SUSHI RAMEN
9801 GULF DR UNIT 6&7, Anna Maria FL 34216 · 941-900-2537
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines improperly stored throughout the establishment. Reviewed with the operator proper storage and they moved the items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat sprouts. Operator moved the pork.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on their cook line: Shell eggs (67F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in a cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their sushi line: Rice (87F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Explained the use of time as a public health control and the operator filled out the forms and time marked the rice.
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Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Observed records only up to last month.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no test chart for their chlorine test strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for their rice sauce Operator removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above their dry goods. Operator removed the bag.
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer dish machine at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of dishwasher machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in 2 door reach-in cooler in downstairs storage area. Operator moved the shell eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 shell cracked in bowl in kitchen operator voluntarily discarded eggs.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket to strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 100ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense sugar. Operator removed solo cup.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in 2 door reach in cooler over vegetables. Operator removed fish and placed in another cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container being used to dispense salt. Operator removed container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in the cornstarch. Operator moved handle above product.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in cooler in dry storage area with surface rust and soil. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Bucket of sanitizer was empty, employee changed sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer now at 50ppm.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting strip in kitchen hanging from food prep table. Educated operator on pest emitting strip. Operator removed and discarded pest emitting strip.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and salmon over lettuce in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employees moved tuna and salmon to sushi cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Sarawut T. Expired food managers certification.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing crab in hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated employee on hand wash sink use. Employee used sink in kitchen to rinse crab.
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. Observed Bualuang without food handlers certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in rice. Operator removed container.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen engaged in food prep without hair restraints. Employees put on hair nets.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hands sign in restroom in main dining room and no sign in upper stairs bathrooms.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow tail tuna 47F, salmon 50F. Operator stated items had been out approximately one hour for prepping. Operator placed items on ice to rapidly cool.
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. Educated operator on employee health reporting. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreement. Operator had employees read and sign agreements.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in sugar. Operator removed container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep surface in kitchen next to silverware. Operator removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers on shelf in dish area. Employee removed containers to sanitize and dry properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce packets and vinegar stored on the floor in the upstairs dry storage area. Operator moved items to shelf
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching tempera flakes. Employee moved scoop handle above product.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in water at 85F. Operator removed scoop.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.