HANAMI JAPANESE FINE DINING & LOUNGE
1525 FOURTH ST UNIT C · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked lobster and crab stored in pans lined with non food grade paper towel in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken in the top section roll top reach in cooler on the cook line stored over ready to eat dressing in the bottom section. Employee removed the dressing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat condiments in squeeze bottles in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the salmon. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the chicken below the beef. **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 on ice in the sushi line area Tuna (54F – Cold Holding); Salmon (52F – Cold Holding); Fish roe (53F – Cold Holding); Escola (53F – Cold Holding. Operator stated the items were stored on ice for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of drain cleaner stored next to clean pans on a shelf under the grill on the cook line. Employee removed the drain cleaner. Container of bleach stored next to a container of sesame seed on the sushi line. Employee removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink next to the cook line removed. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for wiping cloths solution. **Warning**
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/ 6 employees engaged in food preparation/handling with no manager on site. Manager arrive before the end of the inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at the hand wash sinks next to the cook line, wait station and bar area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:44 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 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.