SHO GUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
143 W NOBLE AVE # C · WILLISTON · Levy County · FL 32696
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: rice (52F-56F – Cooling overnight). Manager and employee stated the rice was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The rice is in a deep pan, covered with plastic wrap and a lid. Stop sale issued.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: rice (52F-56F – Cooling overnight). Manager and employee stated the rice was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The rice is in a deep pan, covered with plastic wrap and a lid.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw cut steak stored directly on top of pan containing cooked noodles inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the raw steak to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Pan containing raw tuna stored on shelf above pan containing sliced avocado inside reach-in cooler in bar area. Manager moved avocados to another area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: scallops (72F – Cold Holding). Manager and employee stated that the scallops were thawed at room temperature overnight on the edge of the three-compartment sink.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: scallops (72F – Cold Holding). Manager and employee stated that the scallops were thawed at room temperature overnight on the edge of the three-compartment sink. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: rice (52F-56F – Cooling overnight). Manager and employee stated the rice was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The rice is in a deep pan, covered with plastic wrap and a lid. Stop sale issued.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at front counter dumped pan of water into the handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored inside bin of panko in prep area. Manager replaced bowl with a handled scoop during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining counter in sushi bar. Manager removed cardboard from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack on corner of black plastic pan on dish rack above three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach-in cooler and counter at cookline manager removed knife from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: scallops (72F – Cold Holding). Manager and employee stated that the scallops were thawed at room temperature overnight on the edge of the three-compartment sink. Stop sale issued.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles and air vent over prep area in back of kitchen soiled with dust.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on dry storage shelf near cookline missing label. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.