IASIA RESTAURANT
IASIA RESTAURANT maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in NORTH PORT. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34287
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/3/2026· 1w ago
Visit ID: 13479314
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom.
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill stored on a shelf with dry goods in dry storage. The operator properly stored the drill. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple dry foods removed from its original packaging and stored in containers with no labels identifying the foods.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash utensils in the three compartment sink without using sanitizer. The employee wash utensils directed to re-wash the utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food for customers with an expired license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025. Admin Complaint
- 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 stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed sushi rolls on the menu containing imitation crab not identified in the menu as imitation. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored inside of the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed no written plan for sushi rice held under time as public health control. The operator was emailed a written plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
7/31/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10878030
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi cooler, reach in with torn gaskets. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in freezer and walk in cooler, wontons, cut vegetables, cut raw chicken not covered. Observed employee covering products.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands without soap
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap, scrubbing pads, etc in handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed operator remove items. Repeat Violation
2/26/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8839046
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed food stains at table and kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not to open them down. Observed employee turning to containers to proper form. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice noodles in a bucket stored in walk in cooler with no covering on container. Observed operator covering container. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed to what sitting in the mop bucket not properly hung up to dry. Observed employee, removing mops and hanging dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 #10 cans Pineapple Chunks in heavy Syrup, United Friendship brand, stored on dry storage shelf. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at make table, cutting board with black mold, light substance on it Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink and sushi area with a clear plastic container, a sponge, and a fork in side sink. Observed employee removing items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
7/24/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8747158
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic Togo containers being used to scoop rice in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two wire whisk hanging on metal holder of fire extinguishers by three compartment sink. Removed whisk and put in dish **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler at Sushi Bar.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of whole fish on floor under storage shelf in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator removing
- 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 walk in cooler with no date markings on any prepped food. Repeat Violation
3/28/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8620588
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in freezer door at bottom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer during callback inspection. Time extended
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink at sushi station into a 5 gallon bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed water dripping into 5 gallon bucket at hand washing sink at sushi station during call back inspection. Time Extended
2/27/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8519859
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 9 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint to go containers being used for scooping dry goods-flour Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink above prep station across from wok station Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in freezer door at bottom
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer and walk in Repeat Violation
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door missing lock leaving hole in door for exposure Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers not inverted on line Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink at sushi station into a 5 gallon bucket.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket, not hung up properly to dry Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple blue containers with out identifying labels on them Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in use for storing food products in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st 2023
- 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 multiple items in walk in cooler with out date marks Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at sushi station no hot water for hand washing
10/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8363965
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with duck sauce stored in freezer not 6 inches from floor Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler food stored on floor. IE: 50 lb bag of Carrots
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mops stored inside the mop bucket. Not stored hung up to dry.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going from taking food order and money to changing gloves and making sushi. No handwashing
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at sushi station and back hand wash sink with sponges and stainless steel pads in them. Repeat Violation
- 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 multiple items in multiple coolers through out restaurant not date marked. IE: egg rolls, wontons, cooked chicken bites, lo mein. Repeat Violation