GOICHI'S SUSHI CAFE
4563 Bee Ridge Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout preparation and storage area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.Observed ants in sugar container. Operator discarded sugar with ants. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in sushi top coolers sushi reach in cooler salmon 47F, cream cheese 48F. Operator relocated to freezer chest. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bulk bins of sugar, salt etc... soiled with debris on lids.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling tile towards back of preparation area with an approximately 1' hole.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting board on top of first reach in cooler top.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed food debris inside microwave on cook line. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitation bucket with solution cloudy and food particles floating. Operator changed solution. Corrected On-Site
- 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary sanitation bucket at 100ppm, operator corrected to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed shrimp and cooked broccoli hot holding at 112F. Operator corrected and rechecked later at 140F . Corrected On-Site
- 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 Giochi Matsumoto expired 11/4/24. No other certified manager. ** Warning** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 bulk bins outside of dry storage with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed in walkin cooler used as dry storage, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger buckets stored on floor. Operator corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.Observed damaged interior lid in chest freezer.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed 3 spray bottles unlabeled by triple sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on vent above rear reachin cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 3 damaged tiles by triple sink and 2 just outside triple sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles missing and damaged in area around triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed damaged floor tiles by triple sink and by rear exit door **Time Extended**
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage on ground behind shared dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of front reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles missing and damaged in area around triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage on ground behind shared dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of front reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Observed drain cover missing in front of triple sink.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles missing and damaged in area around triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed 5 gallon soy container on floor by threat Hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage on ground behind shared dumpster.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in rear Hand wash sink and approx 6 rodent droppings on top of sauce bucket.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed shrimp Hot Holding at 107F for approximately 20 minutes. Operator reheated to 165F Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed box and food bucket blocking Hand wash sink in rear of preparation kitchen. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear Hand wash sink. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).