GINZA
5428 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
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 5
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw crab stored over ready to eat cream cheese in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 and 1/2 lbs of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from package before thawing in the walk in cooler. Operator set fish aside for disposal. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed to the left of the cook line and in the make table respectively: Shrimp (70F – Cold Holding); Chicken (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the shrimp had been out for approximately 1 hr and placed it in the walk in cooler. Operator stated the chicken had been out for appointment 1hr and put half of the overflowing container into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaners stored next to food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 7 certificates at time of inspection which only accounted for 5 of the employees working there at this time. At the time of inspection there were 11 workers who needed certificates. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of rice. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 and 1/2 lbs of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from package before thawing in the walk in cooler. Operator set fish aside for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watches while preparing food. Operator had them removed their watches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a drill and a hammer stored next to food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:31 PM.
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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.