WASABI SUSHI GRILL
13154 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 6468811919
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in boba drink dispensing machine in front bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023032797 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022007294 | Jan 21, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2015039748 | Aug 13, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2015013594 | Feb 17, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink off cook line in kitchen blocked by lid to a large pot and handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked by a trash can. Operator moved.
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. Commercially vacuum packaged fish stored inside of sealed bag still partially frozen. Employee removed. Discussed with operator proper thawing methods for vacuum sealed fish.
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Objectionable odor in entry way room before host area.
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Sanitizer bucket not set up. Operator set up and replaced wiping cloth.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat items like tempura batter and whipped cream and raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in boba drink dispensing machine in front bar area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees, due to all expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 kitchen staff, 2 sushi bar staff, 2 wait staff and 2 hosts.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen off cook line with hot water turned off and faucet in disrepair with water spraying out when turned on.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Sanitizer bucket not set up. Operator set up and replaced wiping cloth.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw scallop stored over ready to eat chicken breast in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of drain cleaner stored above cans of hoisin sauce on dry storage rack. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at boba prep counter used to store utensils and cups. Operator removed items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart to go container used as scoop stored in working container of sugar. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in sushi prep area. Tuna was thawing on counter and still frozen at time of observation. Operator removed tuna from reduced oxygen packaging and placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen tuna thawing on counter at room temperature in sushi prep area. Operator moved item to reach in cooler.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal Scrubs pads stored in both handwashing sinks in kitchen. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Sushi Station. Manager replaced during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Soy and other sauces, Manager removed.
Container of soiled sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee elevated.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease dirt, slime and dust. Hood Filters soiled.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in cook line Reach-in-Cooler. Operator removed
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub pad in cook line hand sink. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink near kitchen entrance. Operator turned hot water on
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen area
Interior of small oven in sushi bar has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on table with rice cooker and soup warmer. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on clean plate shelf above cooks line. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food on kitchen with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind/under equipment throughout kitchen -walk in cooler floor
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven behind sushi line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves. -sides of equipment on cooks line soiled
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Stored food not covered. In small reach in freezer on cooks line multiple items removed from package not covered
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.