FUGO HIBACHI SUSHI
321 JACARANDA BLVD #111 · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed a pot used for sushi rice not sanitized when washed in the three compartment sink.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (52F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the tofu had been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator moved the tofu to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food items in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles for the sushi reach in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets and a watch. The employee removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets for the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.