Akita Sushi

8075 Sw Hwy 200 Unit 117, Ocala, FL 34481
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
14
Score
High Risk

Akita Sushi has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Akita Sushi on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

16
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
14
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
17
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory in the To go menu and online menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
90
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the kitchen area; observed three live roaches underneath prep table, two live roaches under Hot holding equipment, ten live roaches under reach-in freezer (motor area), two live roaches behind search protector at the cook line, one live roach in rice warmer hinges, five live roaches behind handwash sink at the kitchen entrance, four live roaches on floor under reach-in cooler at the cook line, one love roach on exterior part of chest freezer and three live roaches in chest freezer hinges. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: At the kitchen area, observed two live roaches behind stove and one live roach inside freezer hinge, Manager killed all. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory in the To go menu and online menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At the cook line, observed approximately 30 dead roaches at the motor area of reach-in freezer, six dead roaches on floor under reach-in cooler at the cook line, two dead roaches on floor under triple sink, two dead roaches on floor under wok station and four dead roaches inside chest freezer hinges. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: At the kitchen area, observed four dead roaches on floor under dish machine, two dead roaches on floor under freezer, one dead roach on prep table underneath tea machine, one dead roach near mop sink and one dead roach near handwash sink at the end of the cook line. Manager cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
74
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee scratched his face and immediately after handle clean equipment and containers with food, Inspector instructed to stop, and wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the kitchen area; observed three live roaches underneath prep table, two live roaches under Hot holding equipment, ten live roaches under reach-in freezer (motor area), two live roaches behind search protector at the cook line, one live roach in rice warmer hinges, five live roaches behind handwash sink at the kitchen entrance, four live roaches on floor under reach-in cooler at the cook line, one love roach on exterior part of chest freezer and three live roaches in chest freezer hinges. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line use to stored pots inside sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For three male employees
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the kitchen entrance.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory in the To go menu and online menu. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cook line, underneath prep table, observed bowl no handle inside sugar container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At the cook line, observed approximately 30 dead roaches at the motor area of reach-in freezer, six dead roaches on floor under reach-in cooler at the cook line, two dead roaches on floor under triple sink, two dead roaches on floor under wok station and four dead roaches inside chest freezer hinges. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the kitchen entrance, observed soda bottles on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the cook line, observed two tongs on oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, observed rice spoon in 85F water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, observed multiple boxes of vegetables stored above cut vegetables. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
33
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sirachi sauce prepared two days earlier not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( sauce and rice ). Manager removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining floor of walk-in-cooler
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on top of ice machine
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer have ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle door **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface Microwave on cook line rusted on the inside and out and showing holes in exterior structure
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above cook line soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( avocado ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( sirachi sauce and cut vegetables ) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.\walk-in-cooler Walk-in-cooler shelves rust pitted
14-17-4
58
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil, glue, and soap stored above Teriyaki sauce in kitchen. Observed WD-40 stored on top of bags of sugar. Manager removed all items **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored above soy beans in pods in reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw fish stored over ice cream in reach in freezer . Manager corrected both situations. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. See stop sale. Observed rice at sushi bar not marked with time. Manager advised rice had been prepared 3 hours earlier
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans stored in hand wash sink on cookline. Observed sanitizer bucket stored ion hand wash sink be dishwash area. Employee removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee food and drink stored on prep table in kitchen. employee removed both items from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment (plastic containers)not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of plastic hot sauce bottles stored on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager placed box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cookline.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters oiled with grease in kitchen. Observed door handle to reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food particles.
23-03-4
41
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed two hand wash sink sinks removed where sushi bar was previously located. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed establishment has not re-installed the hand wash sink as per the original approved plan review. However, operator submitted plans on 8/1/23 of existing setup for review to plan review **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed sushi bar has been relocated with no plan review approval **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed establishment has not re-installed the hand wash sink as per the original approved plan review. However, operator submitted plans on 8/1/2023 of existing setup to plan review for review and approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash pans in hand wash sink and not sanitizer prior to using pans. Manager advised.
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); beef (56F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Items had been in the reach in cooler for 3hours. Manager voluntary discarded all three items. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler was 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hand wash sink used for warewashing. Observed employee wash pans in hand wash sink and not sanitize the pans prior to using. Manager advised
16-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans in hand wash sink on cookline. Employee removed pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed two hand wash sink sinks removed where sushi bar was previously located. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for dishmachine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed sushi bar has been relocated with no plan review approval **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (rice). Manager removed bowl from rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Manager put chain on tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in walk-in-cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda syrup box on floor in kitchen, manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in freezer section of reach in cooler under sushi bar.
14-69-4
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 In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food ( flour ). Manager removed scoop from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
33
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. At the cook line, raw shell eggs no time marked, Manager marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Male employee washes his hands in three compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. At the to go menus (total of 15), crab cheese wonton made with imitation of crab, (spelled with c), during inspection employee spelled Krab on 15 menus. **Corrected On-Site**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the sushi bar area, container inside sink, employee moved container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Two cards expired 05/2022
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside dried rice container, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the sushi bar area, opened employee drink no straw no lid on prep table, Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line rice spoons in 84F water.
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the cook line, container not labeled, Manager labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akita Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akita Sushi on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Akita Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Akita Sushi.

How does Akita Sushi compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Akita Sushi most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Akita Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Akita Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Akita Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Akita Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Akita Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.