GINZA SUSHI
4429 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 170
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks stored over ice bin. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on frontline sushi coolers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on frontline sushi coolers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk rice bins.
- 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. Observed thawed tuna in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved items moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on sushi reach in coolers.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a tray of raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved items to walk in cooler. 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. Observed soiled egg rolls in reach in cooler on cook line as not date marked, but cook states that they were prepared yesterday.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk rice and starch bins. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on sushi reach in cooler units, and broken plexiglass on above counter units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in cooler in walk in cooler unit. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles on soda machine under water filter at front service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator had books on order. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk rice and starch bins. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on sushi reach in cooler units, and broken plexiglass on above counter units. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters missing from above fryers. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in cooler in walk in cooler unit. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2024. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles on soda machine under water filter at front service area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by soda machines. Operator placed paper towels by sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator had books on order. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on bar cooler and sushi coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in server station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 10-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed whisk stored between wall and splash guard on sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink in kitchen that cold water handle does not function. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed drink garnish salt stored uncovered in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler as rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute on coke machine. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on sushi bar coolers as soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 valid food handler certificates and at least 10 employees working at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator states dish machine is not working, and that repair company is coming later today. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed at 3 compartment sink in bar area, sink set up in wrong order with sanitizer solution in middle sink. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on bar cooler and sushi coolers. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in server station. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters missing above hibachi grill and fryers. Warning
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed whisk stored between wall and splash guard on sink in kitchen. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink in kitchen that cold water handle does not function. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed drink garnish salt stored uncovered in bar area. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler as rusted and pitted. Warning
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed locked exit door near front parking lot at the time of inspection.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wash gloves instead of washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Observed 3 compartment sink at 200ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked vegetables in glass front reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Timer/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. imitation crab (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); roe (46F - Cold Holding); ambient air (44F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. imitation crab (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); roe (46F - Cold Holding); ambient air (44F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute on coke machine. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on sushi bar coolers as soiled. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Observed Hand wash sink near sushi bar lacking hand wash sign. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 valid food handler certificates and at least 10 employees working at the time of inspection. Warning
- 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. Observed prepared fish items in sushi bar lacking date label and per operator items were prepared yesterday. See stop sale. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on service station. Observed forks stored upright at service station.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat food fried shrimp, salmon rolls on food rack beside cook line. The manager placed all ready to eat food in walk-in to complete cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken underneath the raw steak. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (44F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager had all raw products placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink on cook line. Educated operator on proper hand washing and only washing hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime in prep area across from soda machine.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside cook line. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in shelf with food by stove. Operator voluntarily discarded item. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by soda fountain.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large amount of ice buildup in walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of sauce reach in cooler by soda fountain.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed large buildup on shelves in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter near soda machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed ice machine as soiled. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machines. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed internal of ice machine as soiled. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over prep table across from fryers. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter near soda machine. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers near 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded item voluntarily. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator refilled sanitizer and machine began sanitizing at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel in direct contact with asparagus. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no written agreements available. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink and no soap at hand wash sink near fryers. Operator placed soap at all sinks. Corrected On-Site 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).