HOSHI SUSHI
6516 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
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
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage container for won tons and calamari in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. The operator removed the foods from the nonfood-grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed ginger root in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat edamame in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal scrubbing brush and a plastic food container stored in the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator removed the above items from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
52-08-4Intermediate – When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Observed escolar misrepresented as white tuna on the menu. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
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 panko breading in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl from the panko breading. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the stand up reach in freezer located outside. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops for rice stored in standing water at 91F. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter. The operator was emailed handwashing signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board at the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:41 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.