SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
1936 HILLVIEW STREET · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed fish over cream cheese in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno next to food on top of cook line window. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in spicy mayonnaise. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line I 85F water. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler at sushi bar and walk in cooler with soiled gaskets.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, rice, and flour not labeled on bulk bin.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.