KASA SUSHI
4195 N TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed dietary pills stored above the cook line and cold medicine stored with food above the prep table. Operator removed medicines. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator killed the roach and began to clean the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the kitchen cook line: Shrimp tails (49F – Cold Holding) Operator stated the shrimp tails had been out overnight and willingly tossed them. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen: Rice (63F – Cold Holding); Shrimp tails (49F – Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the garlic and rice had been out for approximately 1hr and placed them in the reach in cooler. Operator stated the shrimp tails had been out overnight and willingly tossed them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6 illnesses. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan in the establishment. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen used to fill buckets. Operator switched to using the dump sink in the warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired safe staff training for Yu Xia. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed that the hot water at the sushi bar hand wash sink was shut off. Operator turned hot water back on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in both ice machines located in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 17 dead roaches in a sticky trap on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator disposed of the trap. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on the floor of the dry storage area. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on the floor of the ware-washing area. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on the floor of the front counter Sushi bar. Operator began to clean the area and dispose of the dead insects. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food, oil, and sauce stored on the floors of the kitchen, sushi bar, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease build up on the toaster ovens on the sushi bar line. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the dry storage area and behind the kitchen stove tops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 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.