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SUSHI MARU

With 4 documented inspections, SUSHI MARU in BRANDON has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 11 months ago · 4 reports on file

2020 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/14/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10763127

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int

  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For fresh farm raised salmon. Manager was able to obtain proof of aquaculture for Farm Raised Salmon from vendor Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Hand sink on sushi station converted to prep sink, only making 1 hand sink for area. Server station expanded, hand sink used to clean plates, tea station, and soda machine added. Dish machine added. Mop sink moved to back left corner of kitchen. Hand sink removed from left side of three compartment sink. Dry storage closet added 2 double door reach in coolers. Dry storage racks installed with bottled beverages and single service items in hallway leading to bathrooms. 2 make line coolers added and prep table added. Only hand sink in kitchen is in back left corner. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. . Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Additional prep station added by dish area blocking direct access to a hand sink. Server station remodel has sink but only used for rinsing containers. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At server station, left sushi bar station and left side of three compartment sink Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

1/21/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8768530

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee on sushi area and in kitchen, employees put on hair restraint.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a board, employee removed board. Corrected On-Site

3/14/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8545921

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket

11/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8370457

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.