TSUNAMI
100 Central Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
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. Both ice machines in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the kitchen and the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Two 6x6 inch holes in the wall beside the soda machine in the wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
15
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. Both ice machines in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the kitchen and the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Two 6x6 inch holes in the wall beside the soda machine in the wait station area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled. All dry stored racks in the kitchen soiled. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the reach in cooler soiled. Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Open bag of rice stored on the floor below the dish machine. Manager closed the bag of rice and placed it on a shelf.placed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed thier hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cut and washed lettuce in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the chicken. Raw chicken stored on top of a container of cut and washed lettuce in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the eggs. Raw chicken stored over raw calamari in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sushi reach in cooler drain line draining into the hand washing sink. Employee removed the line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items store in the hand washing sinks on the cook line and sushi line. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
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. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handles on the reach in cooler on the sushi line and hand washing sink faucet on the sushi line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several Employee drinks stored on the preparation tables on the cook line. Employees removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hoods soiled. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered container of ginger stored next to the hand washing sink in the sushi line area. Employee removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on a shelf next to food in the cook line area. Employee removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags used to store chicken in direct contact with the chicken. Employees removed the chicken from the bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler left side of the cook line. Employee removed the shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shrimp then the handles of the reach in cooler without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed their hands changed gloves and sanitized the handles of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Several shelves in the kitchen lined with cardboard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the faucet on the hand washing sink in the sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the kitchen and the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All the dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
17
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. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Several shelves in the kitchen lined with cardboard. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled. Warning
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the faucet on the hand washing sink in the sushi area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the kitchen and the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All the dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled. Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered pan of ginger stored next to the hand washing sink in the sushi line area. Employee removed the ginger. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in the walk in cooler stored in a Togo bag. Employee removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest light stored on a shelf next to food in the wait station area. Employee removed the light. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat Krab in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes then prepared a beverage without washing their hands. Employee discarded the beverage and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. Employee handled raw shrimp then ready to eat broccoli and carrots without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee discarded the carrots and broccoli then washed their hands and changed gloves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled raw shrimp then ready to eat broccoli and carrots without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee discarded the carrots and broccoli then washed their hands and changed gloves Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked carrots (52F - Cold Holding); Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding stored stacked above the fill line of pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the items in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of bleach stored next to bags of rice and cans of tomatoes in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the rice and tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees engaged in food handling and no manager on site. Manager arrived be for the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 17 total violations (9 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Cases of avocados and containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Employee placed the avocados on a shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All employees food handler training expired on 10/16/23 Florida Restaurant and Lodging. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Cases of avocados and containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Employee placed the avocados on a shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of single service items stored on the floor in the wait station and hall way areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All employees food handler training expired on 10/16/23 Florida Restaurant and Lodging. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Cases of avocados and containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Employee placed the avocados on a shelf.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of single service items stored on the floor in the wait station and hall way areas.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. The employee properly washed their hands Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Krab Rangoon in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line stored in and in direct contact with a plastic trash bag. Employee removed the trash bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the calamari. Raw scollops stored over washed and cut cabbage in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the scollops below the cabbage. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes from a guest table then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server voluntarily discarded the drink and properly washed their hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes then a clean vegetable shredder without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee washed their hands, changed gloves and rewarded the equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice on the sushi line Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Tuna (49F - Cold Holding); Escolar (50F - Cold Holding); Krab (50F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the items had been stored on ice for approximately 1.5 hours. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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. All employees food handler training expired on 10/16/23 Florida Restaurant and Lodging.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 11 total violations (8 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment on the cook line soiled. All food carts on the cook line soiled. All dry storage shelves soiled. Shelves in the walk-in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all the equipment on the cook line soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and the kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink next to the cook line and 2 hand washing sinks in the sushi line area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment on the cook line soiled. All food carts on the cook line soiled. All dry storage shelves soiled. Shelves in the walk-in cooler soiled.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden rice bowl in use in the kitchen. Operator removed the from the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towel lining the sushi display reach in cooler in direct contact with the fish. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes then clean single service items without washing their hands. Employee discarded the single service item and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by containers of soy sauce and plastic food wrap. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).