FUGO HIBACHI SUSHI
321 JACARANDA BLVD #111, VENICE 34292
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food items in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles for the sushi reach in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets and a watch. The employee removed the jewelry. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets for the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed a pot used for sushi rice not sanitized when washed in the three compartment sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the tofu had been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator moved the tofu to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and panko flour. The operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets on the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the self-serve soda machine soiled with a slime like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and panko flour. The operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets on the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **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 raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding) covered in ice; raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the self-serve soda machine soiled with a slime like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a utensil in the handwashing sink near the sushi counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and panko flour. The operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the walk in cooler.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the mop sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets on the reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Observed the sushi rice held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time on the sushi rice. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the self-serve soda machine soiled with a slime like substance. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a utensil in the handwashing sink near the sushi counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for sugar. The operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut a slit in the packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf with food products in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the door of the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sushi rice stored in a container underneath paper towels at the handwashing sink. The operator properly stored the container with sushi rice. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black slime substance. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wasabi stored in plastic to go bags at the sushi counter. The operator properly stored the wasabi. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat ginger at the sushi counter. The operator properly stored the raw tuna. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute at the self-service soda dispenser soiled with a slime-like substance.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the back of the kitchen blocked with empty buckets. The operator removed the buckets from in front of the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the sushi counter. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for rice. The operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a shelf containing food contact equipment.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket in the roll to door of the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce, oil, and avacados stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the above food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in the reach in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets for the reach in cooler soiled with black slime like substance. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cream cheese in the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The operator properly stored the raw sushi. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).