SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
1219 S 41 BY-PASS · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash utensils in the three compartment sink without sanitizing. The employee placed the utensils in the dishmachine for proper sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the dishmachine.
Basic 9
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator replaced the bowl with a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in the wait station soiled with an accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop used for rice stored on top of the lid of the rice cooker. The operator replaced the scoop and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on the door jamb of the walk in cooler.
08B-47-4Basic – Plastic soda bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the dry storage area. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef, raw scallops, and mushrooms not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in cooler.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:57 PM.
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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.