UTAMARO SUSHI BAR AND ASIAN CUISINE
615 CROSS ST UNIT 1114, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 9419142239
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 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. Provided the written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwash sink by a ladder and multiple containers next to ice machine. Operator removed the ladder and containers.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on the top exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the the exterior of Dish Machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior ceiling of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the lime scale during inspection.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathrooms not self-closing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle with no cover at women's restroom.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in the same container as raw onions and carrots at Make Table. Operator removed the raw shell egg to a different and proper location at Display Cooler Unit.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding water.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not self closing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on waste receptacle at women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone next plates at soda station. Operator removed the cell phone away from food prep area.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container inside the kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on top exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale interior of Dish Machine.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured at kitchen next to boxed soda syrups. Operator secured the tanks by placing chain around the tanks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer by ware washing area.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves on touching cell phone at cookline then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by removing gloves and washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom door not self closing/tight fitting.
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 reduce oxygen packaging fish at sushi station. Operator removed the food item from reduced oxygen packaging.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle at women's restroom.
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
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. Provided the written procedure for the 2nd time by emailing.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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. Provided the document for the 2nd time by emailing it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for the sushi rice. Emailed the written procedure for the 2nd time to complete.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle to scoop rice at cookline. Operator removed the bowl.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled at prep table next to Deep Fryer.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided the written procedure.
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the sign.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance by thoroughly washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw poultry over ready to eat salsa at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.
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.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 100ppm on test strip. Corrected to 300ppm by adding more quaternary sanitizer.
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. Operator able to provide the written procedures by the end of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with old food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized the cutting board.
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. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Operator removed the old labels and washed, rinsed and sanitize the containers.
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.