DARUMA JAPANESE STKHSE & SUSHI LGE

5459 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/14/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
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. Observed multiple packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from their package. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for the ice machine hand wash sink. Operator placed a new sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and duck stored over packaged mayo in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the meat. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 beef stored over raw fish in the kitchen standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed multiple packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from their package. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 expired CFM certificates with one current.
Food Inspector #8840289
2024-11-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 7/25/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
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 drinks hanging above food in the walk in cooler and server area. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed all line cooks with watches on.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off equipment on the cook line near the ground.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted throughout the establishment.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream stored but not covered.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed squash in direct contact with a non food grade bag in the walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the sushi line: Cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the splitter for the mop sink.
Food Inspector #8724309
2024-07-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 1/5/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor of the kitchen and cases of hunger on the floor of the back storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the reach in freezers in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Food Inspector #8519787
2024-01-05
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/6/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 ROP fish being thawed in their packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
  • 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8519360
2023-10-06
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 10/5/2023

High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
18
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 black build up in the ice machine in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 ROP fish being thawed in their packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the two reach in freezers on the cook line. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between equipment on the cook line and the warewashing area. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sings at the bar and sushi's area hand wash sinks. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters of the cook line. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan vents. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on the cook line. Operator placed cloths in a sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no letter stating that the salmon was pellet fed and farm raised. Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 60F cold holding on the kitchen prep table. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and put them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Rice (47F - Cold Holding); Raw eggs (60F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and put them in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site 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 signed employee agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Emailed operator a new plan. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the kitchen. Warning
Food Inspector #8345728
2023-10-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).