FUJI SUSHI HIBACHI NOODLES
12205 MERCADO DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cream cheese in walk-in-cooler. Operator moved fish. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chop garlic in oil at cooks line holding at 78F operator said it was chopped 1 hour prior and returned it to reach-in-cooler. Observed cooked eel at sushi bar on counter at 67F cook did not know when it was taken out of reach-in-cooler. Operator returned eel to reach-in-cooler and rechecked 20 minutes later 41F. Repeat 9-5-24 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time marked on sushi rice employee stated it was put out for use 3 hours prior then marked time correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in ladies restroom.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat 9-5-24 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fish, chicken, beef, vegetables, and cooked noodles in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 9-5-24 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by dishwasher area.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash at sushi bar.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor in kitchen, case of fish and meat on floor in walk-in-freezer, and produce case on floor in walk-in-cooler. Repeat 9-5-24 **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 78F water at cooks line.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash at sushi bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:19 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.