Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MIZUKI JAPANESE CUISINE

16960 ALICO MISSION WAY STE 102 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3362006
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381266
DBPR license4607730

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#10High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Observed knife used to cut raw beef not washed and sanitized. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Educated operator on on proper sanitization. Operator washed knife in dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw packaged beef stored with raw chicken in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator took out raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eel 48F cold hold, tuna 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in sushi bar reach in cooler. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Observed tofu 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed tofu in bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sushi rice 89F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control for sushi rice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jug stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed plastic jug. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of training.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar.

#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – 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.

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

#4Basic42-02-4

Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.

#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Sushi bar.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.