Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KIKU SUSHI

1254 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · OSPREY · Sarasota County · FL 34229

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3421722
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8632268
DBPR license6806052

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut broccoli in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High 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 chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for tempura batter near the fryers. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles for flour and salt not stored above the food products. The operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the ice machine.

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature at the front counter. The operator placed the salmon in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen. The operator stored the wiping cloths in the chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.