SUSHI BAY KITCHEN&SAKE BAR
3957 Cattlemen Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container used as scoop in corn starch. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on reach in cooler cutting board top. Educated operator about proper storage.
- 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice made at 11 am no time mark.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator added to hand sink by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed shelving and supplies partially blocking narrow passage of hallway near soda box station to sidewalk. 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 2/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen and also in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice by beverage station, corrected twice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed waiter wash hands for less than 10 seconds after handling dirty dishes then return to dining room. Educated manager and employee rewatched hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed tuna47F, salmonella 48F at sushi bar unit towards bathrooms.
- 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only observed approximately 3 weeks of paperwork for parasite destruction.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink next to cook line. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked with ladder and boxes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on interior of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 white cutting boards on top of reachin coolers in kitchen with black substance and cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on interior of ice machine. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed single use container used for sushi rice scoop, and deli containers in rice and sugar. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 white cutting boards on top of reachin coolers in kitchen with black substance and cut marks. **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in kitchen next to clean dishes. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest, Reachin, and walkin freezers. **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on flat top grill at 108F , operator moved to hotter area on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dishwashing machine operating at 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken in glass door reachin refrigerator near triple sink area.Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 7 live roaches by dishwashing machine and shelving next to dishwashing machine. **Warning**
- 31A-01-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.Observed hand wash sink near cook line blocked by tubs of mayonnaise and sauce. **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.Printed for operator and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).