IKOI SUSHI HIBACHI
1471 S SUMTER BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm after running 4 cycles. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper warewashing/sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade black plastic bags used to stored and in direct contact with salt, sugar, and tempura flour.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over lemons in the top portion of the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee rinse gloves with water then handle clean equipment without changing gloves. The employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. The employee rewashed hands in a designated hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal sheet pan stored covering the hand sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the sheet pan allowing access to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written time as public health control form for sushi rice. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoop for multiple foods. The operator removed the containers from the foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the coils in the counter top cold holding unit at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use spatulas stored in 104F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the counter top cold holding unit at the front counter. The operator provided a thermometer for the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon thawing at room temperature behind the front counter. The operator placed the salmon in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:16 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.