U YEE SUSHI
7349 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 917.224.3854
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed document to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food and changing tasks without a hand wash. Operator coached employee and corrected.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom.
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food and changing tasks without a hand wash. Operator coached employee and corrected.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink on the sushi line with seafood thawing in it. Operator moved items.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all training has expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the mini oven on the front line soiled inside and out. Also, the handles had soiled foil not changed out as needed or daily.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in kitchen without paper towels or soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the kitchen where food is being prepared.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
Aug 7, 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line sushi trays.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard being used in kitchen lining a shelf and not changed out daily.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the kitchen where food is being prepared.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken beginning to thaw without running water or under refrigeration.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line sushi trays.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain ice chute with a mold like substance inside.
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 illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat shrimp in walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed document to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish thawing in the handwashing sink at front counter.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf under the prep table soiled and wet.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor at the front counter and in the walk in freezer.
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.