KASA SUSHI
4195 N TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Headache Medicean stored next to plates above reach inooler on make line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Raw unpackaged chicken stored in walk in freezer above frozen salmon, tuna. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 dry rodent droppings on floor next to main cook line. Observed 2 dry rodent droppings under oven area. 6 dry rodent droppings observed in handwash sink located in back area next to ice machine. 5 dry rodent droppings on dry storage shelf above dry spices. 2 dry rodent droppings on salt container. 1 dry rodent droppings on potato starch. 3 dry rodent droppings on shelf where containers of sugar, salt and starches held. 5 dry rodent droppings on table in room where water heater and other dry good stored next to container of full of draining tempura flakes. Over 20 dry rodent droppings found next to hot water heater. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook operarung as dishwasher placing dirty dishes in dish machine than move to cook line and start to prepare to cook food by handling pans to start cooking. Advised on proper protocols from moving from one station to another. Gloves removed, handwash occurred and new gloves donned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Potato starch and salt containers due to contamination from rodent droppings. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Hand wash sink on cook line equipment stored in sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Main reach in cooler on cook line soiled. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, sauces made onsite no date marking. **Warning**
Basic 9
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Handwash sink soiled on cook line with encrusted batter. Cleaned. Handwash sink located next to ice machine soiled with dry rodent droppings. **Warning**
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls in use to scoop salt, sugar, potato starch, tempura dry mix. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases and buckets of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened bottle water above make line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phones, keys, cigarettes all above prep cooler on kitchen line. Removed. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap under back screen door. **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:22 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.