Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

SUSHI BAY KITCHEN&SAKE BAR

3957 CATTLEMEN ROAD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3475263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786260
DBPR license6805924

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 8, 2024 12:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 9, 2024 10:18 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dishwashing machine operating at 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken in glass door reachin refrigerator near triple sink area.Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 7 live roaches by dishwashing machine and shelving next to dishwashing machine. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-01-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.Observed hand wash sink near cook line blocked by tubs of mayonnaise and sauce. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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.Printed for operator and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on interior of ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed single use container used for sushi rice scoop, and deli containers in rice and sugar. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 white cutting boards on top of reachin coolers in kitchen with black substance and cut marks. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in kitchen next to clean dishes. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest, Reachin, and walkin freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on flat top grill at 108F , operator moved to hotter area on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.