Inspection Report

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HOSHI SUSHI

6516 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3453050
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8743704
DBPR license6805299

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice held for time as public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High 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 cooked sushi rice (107F – Hot Holding) at the front counter. The operator placed the rice on time for public health control with the proper paperwork and time mark. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sweet and sour sauce and dumpling sauce not date marked. The operator stated the sauces were opened more than 24 hours prior.

#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. The operator printed and signed the employee health agreement. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice held for time as public health control with no written plan. The operator printed and completed the proper form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops for multiple food items in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled with a build up of food residue. The operator cleaned the door handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead flies on premises. Observed 10 dead flies in the walk in cooler. The operator properly cleaned and discarded the flies. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed discarded shrimp tails on the ground near the chest freezer in the storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:05 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
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.