SUSHARK
6550 GATEWAY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over plastic containers of sauce in the reach in cooler nearest the hand sink. Observed raw calamari stored over krab stick in the reach in cooler nearest the hand sink. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sprigs of rosemary in the 2-door reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice in the 2-door reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sushi rice (73F – Hot Holding) in the rice cooker. The operator stated the rice had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of drain cleaner stored on top of a plastic container of soy sauce. The chemical was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. The operator was emailed written procedures.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. The operator was emailed an employee agreement form. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator printed and posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use measuring cups stored in 64F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was emailed a choking poster.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.