AKITA SUSHI
8075 SW HWY 200 UNIT 117 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34481
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tuna wrapped in paper towels in front counter reach-in cooler.
08A-17-6High Priority – 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. Scallops stored over soy beans in cook line reach-in freezer. Manager placed scallops underneath soy beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaning tables on cook line proceeded to handle clean soy beans on cook line without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line prep table with rice and soup warmers: whipped topping (51F – Cold Holding). Manager stated whipped topping stored in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line prep table with rice and soup warmers: tofu (48F – Cold Holding); whipped topping (51F – Cold Holding). Manager stated whipped topping stored in cooler overnight and tofu placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved tofu to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on top of case of vinegar next to back door. Manager removed bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. Interior of cook line microwave soiled with old food debris. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed pan during inspection.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dish area and cook line hand washing sinks. Manager provided hand soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling in back of kitchen missing tiles.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One floor tile mission cook line.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table across from walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from back door.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop for rice on cook line prep table, 85F. Manager returned scoop to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at cook line hand washing sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Tear in back door screen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of noodles stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.