Araya Sushi Asian Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Araya Sushi Asian Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Araya Sushi Asian Grill is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, observed cases of bread being stored on the floor. Operator put bread on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In server station, observed water glasses wet nesting
24-08-4
90
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Located in walk in cooler, 3 cases of raw shell eggs over ready to eat deli meats. Advised operator to adjust to proper storage of product. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf, in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Tested at 0ppm. Advised operator that sanitizer bucket is empty. Operator replaced. Retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored in kitchen above make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced ham prepared yesterday, more than 24 hours per operator found with no date marking in reach in cooler. Operator placed correct date label/marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by exit door in kitchen. No soap, paper towels or hand wash sign. Paper towels and soap replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned butter for service located in kitchen/prep area placed on time within 1 hour of inspection start time. No written plan. Advised operator to fill out plan and properly track. Operator printed and filled out application for time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor drain cover in disrepair. Located by walk in freezer.
36-51-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees wearing watches/bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Located in back of kitchen, large bag of potatoes stored on floor. Advised operator to properly store food item.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Located in walk in freezer, light is not functioning.
36-62-4
35
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. License paid before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that employees were informed of reporting responsibility. Employee signed reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area next to cashier/server station. Operator unaware that it is a hand wash sink and provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan.
03F-10-5
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 reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label to remove from packaging thawed and still in packaging. Operator removed salmon from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a mold-like substance inside.
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Provided operator with choking poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on back shelving near dish machine. Operator separated for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
52
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seafood and meat stored over sauces on cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of items. Operator moved items for proper storage.. Repeat 3/15/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical cleaner stored on table next to microwave. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel I contact with lettuce stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed towel for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drain pipe from sushi cooler draining into hand wash sink on sushi line. Repeat 3/15/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed masago not marked as being a raw ingredient. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in sushi bar area soiled with a black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Araya Sushi Asian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Araya Sushi Asian Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Araya Sushi Asian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Araya Sushi Asian Grill.
How does Araya Sushi Asian Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Araya Sushi Asian Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Araya Sushi Asian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Araya Sushi Asian Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Araya Sushi Asian Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Araya Sushi Asian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Araya Sushi Asian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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