Amimoto Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Amimoto Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Punta Gorda facility scores 82, putting Amimoto Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Observed employee touching cell phone with gloves on the hands and then touching clean utensils at sushi station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
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/ Manager: Chanya Chunharit.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on the display cold holding unit at sushi station. Operator relocated the cell phone to a place away from the food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed expired food manager certificate. Poojamarn Warnkomphor, 12/06/2019. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed expired food manager certificate for Poojamarn Warnkomphor, 12/06/2019. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed expired food manager certificate. Poojamarn Warnkomphor, 12/06/2019. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple large containers at sushi station handwash sink. Operator removed the multiple containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on top exterior of dish machine. Operator cleaned the top of the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at sushi station. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
64
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Observed no time marking on sushi rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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 sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on apron at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked wet with no airflow at shelf.
24-08-4
61
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in container of water on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the water from the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage at prep table. Operator removed the employee beverage container to a shelf underneath the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the beef to the bottom of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice at 128F. Operator placed on stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control in the future. Emailed the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. **Warning**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and water filter at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator that the handwash sink is strictly for handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at sushi station. Educated the operator. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs above stove on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
39
Sep 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amimoto Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amimoto Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amimoto Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amimoto Restaurant.
How does Amimoto Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Amimoto Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Amimoto Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amimoto Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amimoto Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Amimoto Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amimoto Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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