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WASABI SUSHI GRILL

With 6 documented inspections, WASABI SUSHI GRILL in BROOKSVILLE has achieved a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

Cortez Boulevard
Florida
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/6/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13619447

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Sanitizer bucket not set up. Operator set up and replaced wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Not in use at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**

4/6/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13666298

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Commercially vacuum packaged fish stored inside of sealed bag still partially frozen. Employee removed. Discussed with operator proper thawing methods for vacuum sealed fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odor in entry way room before host area.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink off cook line in kitchen blocked by lid to a large pot and handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked by a trash can. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

1/26/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10894545

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Sanitizer bucket not set up. Operator set up and replaced wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat items like tempura batter and whipped cream and raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in boba drink dispensing machine in front bar area. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees, due to all expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 kitchen staff, 2 sushi bar staff, 2 wait staff and 2 hosts. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen off cook line with hot water turned off and faucet in disrepair with water spraying out when turned on. Warning

6/4/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10832418

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart to go container used as scoop stored in working container of sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in sushi prep area. Tuna was thawing on counter and still frozen at time of observation. Operator removed tuna from reduced oxygen packaging and placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen tuna thawing on counter at room temperature in sushi prep area. Operator moved item to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw scallop stored over ready to eat chicken breast in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of drain cleaner stored above cans of hoisin sauce on dry storage rack. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at boba prep counter used to store utensils and cups. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

5/5/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8723500

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Soy and other sauces , Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Container of soiled sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease dirt, slime and dust. Hood Filters soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal Scrubs pads stored in both handwashing sinks in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Sushi Station. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/8/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8566918

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen area
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of small oven in sushi bar has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in cook line Reach-in-Cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub pad in cook line hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink near kitchen entrance. Operator turned hot water on Corrected On-Site