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1201 WINTER GARDEN VINELAND RD, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407.579.2613
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over Raw chicken in reach in freezer.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. White Rice (64F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Rice, milk, potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator separated.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi bar hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer interior. Reach in freezer gaskets.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over sauces in reach in cooler at sushi bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch container. Operator labeled.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles of alcohol on shelf with beans and coconut flakes and above seasonings.Operator removed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at sush bar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi Bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at sushi station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at sushi station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by walk in cooler.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and salmon with chicken in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.long white cutting board at sushi bar.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks and spoons at prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen Exterior fryer and stove soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at sushi bar soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer at sushi bar
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by microwave soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on top of cooked potatoes in reach in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in in the kitchen
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on top of cooked potatoes in reach in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in in the kitchen
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over Raw chicken in reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Alcohol in bottle at Sushi Station front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime - fryer baskets
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator and was filled out and signed.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave consumer advisory and manager posted
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons on dish rack in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup at front counter sushi station area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf in kitchen area. Large oven at cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in kitchen area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in one corner of the kitchen by dish rack.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front bar hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink./front bar hand sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front bar hand sink and kitchen hand sink.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./spoons, knives and forks/on kitchen prep table.
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.