TSUKINO SUSHI BAR
5959 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941-479-4518
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no current license. 2024 posted. Owner went online and purchased license. Verified in system.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of thawed Tuna not removed from packaging in reach in cooler of front sushi counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf in dry storage area not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no hand used as scoop for rice vinegar in kitchen area.
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 reduced oxygen packaging of thawed Tuna not removed from packaging in reach in cooler of front sushi counter.
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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink near dish washing area with slow drain.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, changed gloves then handled Togo boxes without washing their hands. Employee discarded the Togo boxes, washed thier hands and changed gloves.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then a bottle of unopened beer without washing their hands. Server voluntarily discarded the bottle and washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried Rice (63F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the rice had been stored at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Manager placed the rice in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Individually wrapped chop sticks stored below gallon of cleaning fluid in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the chopsticks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish not identified as a raw items on the menu.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed reduced oxygen packaged raw beef stored in the reach in freezer. Owner stated the beef was packaged on site using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Owner removed the beef from the packaging and placed it in the reach in freezer. Explained the HACCP procedure to the owner, the owner stated they would be using zip lock bags for now on.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no current license. 2024 posted. Owner went online and purchased license. Verified in system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed left side of hood vents soiled with dust.
Oct 30, 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks from handling equipment to preparing raw and ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the grill and fryers and the walls of the equipment heavily soiled with grease in the back kitchen.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Chef moved phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooler of fish stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection 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 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two c02 tanks at back of kitchen not secured.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled.
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.