UTAMARO SUSHI BAR
1900 MAIN ST UNIT 107 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 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. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored stacked on the covers of other items in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler in the kitchen. Rice (61F – Cold Holding); Eggs ambient (72F – Cold Holding); Krab (60F – Cold Holding); Salmon (63F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed the items in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to soy sauce on a shelf in the preparation area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled dishes stored in the hand wash sink on the sushi line. Employee removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 1
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to food on top of a chest freezer on the sushi line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:57 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.