DARUMA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI LOUNGE
13499 US 41 SE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
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 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of water chestnuts dented. Educated operator on going through dented cans. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cabbage in walk in cooler.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over frozen Bundt cakes.
Intermediate 3
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to fill pitcher.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface with rice.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in freezer. Operator removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of onions stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:41 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.