AKINA

Based on 9 health inspections, AKINA in CLERMONT has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

4300 S HIGHWAY 27

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10916764

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 10 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -server area, operator secured Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of onions in kitchen, operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -fried rice container on cook line, operator removed ladle Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -in kitchen, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -back exterior of ice machine -walls in kitchen have dust and residue buildup
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -drink cooler in server station, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -sushi takeout containers on sushi line, operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bottle of oil on cook line, operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee on cook line handled his cell phone with gloves on then handled cooking pans and utensils on the cook line without gloves change
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw beef next to unwashed green beans and snow peas in walk in cooler, operator moved beef to raw rack Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sweet potato crisps (60F - Hot Holding), cook,line, held less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control. Operator determined time cooked, placed sticker on sweet potatoes and added to their time plan. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup -interior of spray hose at dish machine

5/28/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10807260

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then got single service to go items for guests without washing hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer under table in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**

3/26/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10734849

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack on shelf by cook line. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -bowls of soup stored on boxes of oil in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour and sugar containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -104F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand sink on sushi line. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -advil and cough syrup on dry storage shelf with dry storage goods. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw chicken in freezer Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw smoked salmon over imitation krab salad and raw salmon over sauces in reach in cooler on sushi line. -raw eggs over sauces in reach in cooler on cook line.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then got single service to go items for guests without washing hands. Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 egg in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee on cook line used sink on cook line not designated a hand sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer under table in dish area Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -raw fish served on lunch menu and to go menu **Warniing Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi line. Warning

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8791078

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at the end of cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls in storage area not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Earbuds above pre table Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 cooks on cook line . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at the end of cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb on cook line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cookline soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Retail bags used to store broccoli in walk in cooler. Manager placed in correct bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw breaded Chicken and calamari over cooked vegetable in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over raw beef in walk I freezer. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Garlic in oil (55F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

4/24/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8568007

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Round cutting board in warewash.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone over prep table.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of butter in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of large plastic tubs.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of sliced mushrooms.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken over avocados. -Raw chicken over sweet potatoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Strainer in handsink. Corrected On-Site

2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8567376

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - in server station used as a dump sink - drain line going into hand wash sink at sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8366415

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 2 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - buckets of ginger on floor at sushi bar Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - in server station used as a dump sink - drain line going into hand wash sink at sushi bar Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - sushi menu requires that raw items be identified Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - sushi rice Warning

8/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8466539

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**

8/8/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8311348

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**