E SUSHI & GRILL

13485 County Line Road
Florida, 34609
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859583

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. See stop sale.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee water bottle on prep table in prep area
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line. Employee placed hat on. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer Buckets of sauces in walk in cooler
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above bucket of sauce in walk in cooler
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine with mold like substance
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid bug spray stored on shelf with cans of ketchup Fabuloso stored on shelf with tea bags Operator removed chemicals from food storage areas. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858282

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1 dead roach on leg underneath dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Observed 1 dead roach underneath dishmachine area near chemical buckets. Operator removed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the white guard. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Discussed importance of compliance with operator pertaining to this violation. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in paper towel dispenser to the left of the ice machine. When paper towels were removed live roach fell into handwash sink. Employees eliminated 2 live roaches. Initially, dispenser could not be opened because the dispenser key could not be located. Employee was able to open paper towel dispenser and discarded paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Observed 1 live roach on chemical bucket to left of handwash sink and right of three compartment sink and 1 live roach in screen of ice machine above lid. Operator and pest control company employee eliminated roaches. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859411

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the white guard. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Discussed importance of compliance with operator pertaining to this violation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Discussed importance of compliance with operator pertaining to this violation. Operator started to change out bags. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737683

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 1 dead roach on leg underneath dishmachine. Warning
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the white guard. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in paper towel dispenser to the left of the ice machine. When paper towels were removed live roach fell into handwash sink. Employees eliminated 2 live roaches. Initially, dispenser could not be opened because the dispenser key could not be located. Employee was able to open paper towel dispenser and discarded paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612977

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bags of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and in kitchen near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go style bags stored in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494515

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Bags of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler and in kitchen near cook line. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation 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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Employee corrected. New reading is at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go style bags stored in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed small insect on outside of ice machine crawling on top section above the lid. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed lettuce and raw fish over ready-to-eat ginger sauce in walk-in cooler. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat sauce and krab sticks in reach-in cooler underneath sushi case. Employee moved and stored items correctly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink in sushi bar area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8498923

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8498601

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: 0 ppm **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. See stop sale. Discussed taking temperatures with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed Tofu (55F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Butter (53F - Cold Holding); Noodles (53F - Cold Holding) Raw Shell Eggs (53F - Ambient Air Temperature); and Cut Lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature at 53F. Items were left in walk-in cooler overnight. Operator started to discard products. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Tofu 47F Raw shell eggs 47F Operator states items were delivered this morning. Moved to cooks line cooler. There is no other time temperature control for safety food stored in the walk in cooler. Operator has called for service Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494379

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. Discussed taking temperatures with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed Tofu (55F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Butter (53F - Cold Holding); Noodles (53F - Cold Holding) Raw Shell Eggs (53F - Ambient Air Temperature); and Cut Lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature at 53F. Items were left in walk-in cooler overnight. Operator started to discard products. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. See stop sale. Discussed taking temperatures with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed Tofu (55F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Butter (53F - Cold Holding); Noodles (53F - Cold Holding) Raw Shell Eggs (53F - Ambient Air Temperature); and Cut Lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature at 53F. Items were left in walk-in cooler overnight. Operator started to discard products. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358811

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of dishmachine. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution in sushi bar at 25 ppm. 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 dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over butter in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. Discussed taking temperatures with operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Melon (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Stick (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Whipped Cream (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 53F. Employee stated the walk-in cooler had been out of temperature since the morning. See stop sale. Discussed taking temperatures with operator. Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub brushed stored inside handwash sink to the left of the fryers. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the fryers and to the left of the ice machine and at handwash sink in sushi area. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning