Inspection Report

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GINZA SUSHI

4429 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 170 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3741674
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13896753
DBPR license4607062

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed raw shrimp – 43F, cooked beef – 46F, cooked noodles – 46F, and cooked shrimp tempura – 46F in walk in cooler. Observed whitefish – 40F, Krab – 39F, and cooked mussel – 40F at walk in cooler at sushi area. One reach in cooler is not in use due to need for replacement. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in sushi area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in server wait station, or sushi bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in both ice machines in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind sushi counter and in kitchen heavily soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in sushi area used by food employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed breaded fish uncovered in walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.