Arashi

751 N Ferdon Blvd Unit 759, Crestview, FL 32536

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Arashi has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.

Arashi's latest score of 67 falls below the Crestview average of 98. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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: observed sushi chef touched the trash can at the sushi bar with his gloved hand and did not remove his gloves, wash his hands, and put on new gloves. Inspector stopped him from working and explained to the manager the correct procedure. The manager translated and had him remove his gloves and wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: observed the hand-wash sink in the prep area had items being stored in it. Employee removed. Additionally, the hand-wash sink at the sushi bar had a bag of kale in it. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: observed the hand-wash sink on the cook line did not have any soap. Manager had employee get soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: observed the CO2 tank in the kitchen attached to the soda dispensing machine is not secured to keep it from falling over. Employees secured it with the available strap. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Sep 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: raw shrimp on speed rack in walk-in cooler over bin of package cooked eel and raw unwashed vegetables on shelf over cooked broccoli and other clean ready to eat vegetables. Manager had employee reorganize for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: spray bottle with blue liquid (glass cleaner) not labeled. Employee showed inspector the original liquid.

41-17-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Sheet pan in walk-in cooler with raw beef on it over a pot of chopped garlic. Employees moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter added to it with one hose going to a chemical dispenser and one going to a reel attached to a hose. The hose going to the reel needs to have a vacuum breaker/backflow preventer placed on it.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs on sheet pan in walk-in cooler on shelf over packages of edamame. Employee arranged food for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory: Lunch Special menu has various sushi and sashimi items available on it but does not identify any raw nor is there a consumer advisory for the raw items listed on the page (other pages of the menu are properly marked and identified).

02B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: Establishment's license is current, however, it is not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank connected to the beverage dispensing machine is not secured to prevent it from falling over. Additionally, six tanks in the back hall are not secured to prevent them from falling over.

51-11-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arashi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arashi on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arashi?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arashi.

How does Arashi compare to other restaurants in Crestview?

Arashi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Crestview average of 98.

Has Arashi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arashi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Arashi 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 Arashi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arashi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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