Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SUSHI & PHO

3118 53 AVE E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3600946
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10884610
DBPR license5105492

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.observed in reach in cooler Pho broth (53F – Cooling).Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 12/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler Pho broth (53F – Cooling).Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 12/1/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked pork (53F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 12/1/25. person in charge voluntarily discard product.

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked pork (53F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 12/1/25. person in charge voluntarily discard product.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed on entree make station cutting board soiled and stained . Person in charge cleaned cutting board.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -4 Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in sushi area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. bserved: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on south end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered.observed in reach in freezer in back kitchen area egg roll not covered . Person in charge covered egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.