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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whitefish (46F – Cold Holding); Krab (45F – Cold Holding); salmon (46F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. The items were prepped less than 4 hours prior. The operator turned down temperature of walk in. Observed raw tuna (47F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F – Cold Holding); Krab (46F – Cold Holding); raw whitefish (47F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in coolers at sushi area. The items were prepped less than 4 hours prior. The operator relocated to another cooler. Observed raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, the operator reportioned to below fill line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control. Observed rice and pooled eggs at cook station with no time mark. Observed tempura fried items at sushi area with no time mark. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (128F – Hot Holding) at server wait station, the operator turned up the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored with spices at cook line. The operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in sushi area. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in server wait station, or sushi bar. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on cook line. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in both ice machines in kitchen. **Warning**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cups next to handwash sink exposed to splash, the operator relocated the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in establishment with heavy cut marks, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind sushi counter and in kitchen heavily soiled. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce stored on floor at cook line, the operator relocated the item. Observed boxes of raw beef on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in sushi area used by food employees. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed breaded fish uncovered in walk in freezer. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, the operator hung them to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:20 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
3 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.