KIZUNA SUSHI & HIBACHI
2633 S HWY 27 STE 102 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and beef over cut vegetables in reach in make table on cook line, operator moved raw food to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -commercially processed dumplings (48F – Cold Holding) -raw chicken strips (47F – Cold Holding) -raw beef (48F – Cold Holding) Less than four hours per operator, operator discarded dumplings and moved chicken and beef to walk in freezer for quick chill. Chicken 38F, beef 34F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards under prep table in kitchen -interior of rice cookers in kitchen -dry goods shelves have residue buildup **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -tea bag and food particles in hand sink on server line and sushi line
Basic 15
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -utensils on sushi line
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag on top shelf of walk in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -beverage cups on server line
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -interior of rice cooker is chipped and peeling
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -cook line coolers, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -fryer cabinet handle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -exterior reach in coolers on cook line -gaskets on all reach in coolers and walk in cooler -exterior of dry goods container -shelves beside rice cooker in kitchen -curtains leading from kitchen to front area -shelves and cart on sushi line
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -napkins in front area not stored 6 inches off the floor **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -cook line, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lemons over prepped onions in walk in cooler
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by hand sink by back door
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.