Bonsai Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Bonsai Sushi stretching back to 2022. Bonsai Sushi was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Bonsai Sushi is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/ Manager expired 9/16/ 25 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled Exterior of air fryer in the corner of front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryer in corner of front counter soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
74
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Toaster oven in front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor by dry storage
08B-38-4
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has soiled build up. Toaster oven in front counter soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen sink blocked **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen 3 compartment sink drain has debris **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Quail eggs stored over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on fryer
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer on top of prep table . **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near 3 compartment sink Wall behind sushi bar **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware stored underneath hand sink on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 09-01-4 Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Sever grabbed lemons for the customers with bare hands. Manager addressed **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
09-01-4
High Priority - 08A-05-6 Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over prep salad. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 41-17-4 Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - 36-27-5 Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind sushi bar Priority: Basic
36-27-5
Basic - 24-05-4 Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Whisk and spatulas above three comp sink **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
24-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonsai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonsai Sushi on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonsai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bonsai Sushi.
How does Bonsai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Bonsai Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Bonsai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bonsai Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonsai Sushi 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 Bonsai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonsai Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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