U YEE SUSHI

U YEE SUSHI maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in LAKEWOOD RANCH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

7349 University Parkway
Florida, 34202
Lakewood Ranch
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/8/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13624950

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**

2/3/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13602055

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food and changing tasks without a hand wash. Operator coached employee and corrected. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink on the sushi line with seafood thawing in it. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all training has expired. Warning

2/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8853481

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the kitchen where food is being prepared. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the mini oven on the front line soiled inside and out. Also, the handles had soiled foil not changed out as needed or daily.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in kitchen without paper towels or soap.

8/7/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8788852

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard being used in kitchen lining a shelf and not changed out daily.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the kitchen where food is being prepared.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken beginning to thaw without running water or under refrigeration. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line sushi trays. Repeat Violation