SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR
3720 NW 13 ST STE 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
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 4/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bread crumbs on cook line.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in dry storage room.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to microwave above prep table across from cook line fryers. Employee drink on top of reach-in cooler in wait station. Manager removed drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in front of walk-in freezer. Manager had employee discard food during inspection. 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. Employee coat stored on top of onions across from kitchen ice machine. Employee removed coat during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor across from walk-in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Walk-in cooler gasket. Area around soda nozzles of wait station soda machine. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on floor in dry storage room. Manager placed napkins on shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored in wait station. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over lettuce, beef stored over cut onions, salmon stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Manager had employee place all raw items underneath ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line: cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheesecake placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cheesecake to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High 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. Rice stored in sushi area. Manager stated rice was placed in sushi area at 11:00 am. Manager placed proper time marking on rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of WD 40 stored on top of soda box next to kitchen ice machine. Employee moved WD 40 to area where chemicals are stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table across from walk-in cooler. Ice chute of soda machine in wait station. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5: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. All employee training expired on 10/24/2027. 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. No proof of employees being informed of their reporting responsibilities.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap and hand towels at hand washing sink next to mop sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
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 9/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked rice stored on cook line. Manager removed bowl from rice.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink during inspection. 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. Employee cigarettes on shelf next to clean dishes in dish area. Employee removed cigarettes from shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station. Containers stored in dish area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill. Area around nozzles of wait station soda machine. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Napkins stored on floor in dry storage area. To go containers on kitchen shelf not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Lobster tail stored in walk-in freezer.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Motrin stored on kitchen prep table next to microwave and above bread crumbs. Manager removed bottle of Motrin during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed cooked chicken on top shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: cheesecake (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 10:00 am. Manager placed bags of ice on items to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in walk-in cooler: cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 10:00 am. Manager placed bags of ice on items to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High 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. Cooked broccoli stored on cook line. Manager stated item was prepared at 11:00 am. Manager began holding broccoli on time with other items held on time. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bottle of cleaner during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket stored in wait station, 200+. Manager had employee add water to bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in sushi area. Blade of can opener on prep table next to dish area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 16 total violations (7 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
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 3/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used to scoop rice in barrel at end of cook line. Bowl used to scoop shrimp and beef in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves for beverages in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 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. Fish thawing in reach-in cooler next to dish area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored on shelf in wait station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice stored on floor at end of cook line, Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of soda machine in wait station. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf car from three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler across from dish area.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored over clean utensils in dish area. Manager removed Advil. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes ten proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over pitchers of tea in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Employee moved shrimp to bottom self. Shell eggs stored over dressing in reach-in cooler next to dish area. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cutting raw chicken and beef then proceeded to handle cooked rice without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Fish thawing in reach-in cooler next to dish area.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol stored on top of reach-in freezer in wait station. Manager placed bottle of Lysol on she with other chemicals. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. No written procedure available for establishment. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Water nozzle of tea machine in wait station. Shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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. Three employees missing proof of reporting responsibility.
- 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. Three employees on duty no proof of training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice on cook line. Manager discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in dry storage area behind sushi bar.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area with ice machine and hot water heater.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar stored on floor in dry storage air with ice machine. Cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line fryer. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager removed ice scoop and placed scoop in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill and fryers greasy. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Walk-in cooler and freezer gasket. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster at end of building.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in dry storage area behind sushi bar.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean dishes. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over onions and Shell eggs stored over fish sauce in reach-in cooler next to dish area. Manager had employee move eggs and beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 stored over soda box on dry storage shelf next to kitchen ice machine. Manager removed can of WD40. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Deflector plate and bin inside of kitchen ice machine. Bus pans stored in dish area. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table in front of kitchen hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager moved prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored in kitchen hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
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 7/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).