GINZA SUSHI
4429 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 170 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in non-food grade container.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cut mixed vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over broccoli in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the food. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Krab – 48F cold holding in reach in cooler on sushi line, the operator voluntarily discarded. Observed Tofu – 50F cold holding in reach in cooler at server wait station. The operator discarded the item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed refrigerant stored in dry storage area above bags of rice. The operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at bar and server wait area used as a dump sink, ice in sinks.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary sanitizer test kit on site.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty certificate expired – Joshua Salinas – 2/24/17. During inspection owner arrived and has current food manager certification. Chang Y Huang – 6/22/23 **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on lunch menu, observed consumer advisory on dinner menu. Observed no consumer advisory posted on site. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed operator copy of consumer advisory to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near 3 compartment sink.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handle.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean drinking glasses stored next to handwash sink and exposed to splash.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tempura flakes stored on sushi bar near handwash sink. The operator removed the item from the area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
10-06-5Basic – In-use scoop not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container for rice. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at sink on sushi line, server wait station, dishwash area, and cook line
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use unwrapped utensils for customers at sushi counter. The utensils can't be picked up without touching food contact surface.
23-03-4Basic – Walk in cooler gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
36-27-5Basic – Wall in server wait station area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket in server wait station at 0ppm.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind bar. The operator moved the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:23 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.