SHO GUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
143 W NOBLE AVE # C · WILLISTON · Levy County · FL 32696
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Washed jalapeños stored inside grocery bag inside reach-in cooler in bar area. Manager had employee place jalapeños inside a clean container during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw beef stored on shelf above bottles of sauce and scallions inside reach-in cooler across from cookline. Manager placed tray of raw beef on lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large trash can. Inspector moved trash can away from sink during this inspection.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Orange chisel stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed chisel from sink during this inspection. Container of food stored inside handwash sink in bar area. Employee removed fod from handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired 06/2021. Manager placed an order for new test strips during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on wall near cookline. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co2 tank not secured outside building near back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled with black substance in kitchen near back door.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Grocery bag co training personal food stored on top of cases of fish inside walk-in freezer.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal keys on top of can of sauce on shelf in dry storage area. Manager removed keys from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in server station. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. BLue bin containing sugar cracked on shelf near server station.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen at cookline. Manager placed oil on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer near ice machine in server station.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout condiment cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed box of cups on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed avocados stored on top of margarine inside walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.