Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
50
Score
Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “missing drain plug at dumpster”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed multiple employees in the establishment wash their hands with cold water only.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of burn gel stored above food on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the ice machine kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not working.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to dump ice and a sanitizer bucket. Educated the employee of the sink proper use. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed their walk in cooler hallway ceiling tile with heavy dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their drain plug missing. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
50
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored above their dry cook line and next to seasonings. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed their dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without changing their gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in their reach in cooler. Operator swapped the foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda nozzles at their bar with debris build up.
22-02-4
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 a scoop buried in a flour container. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug on their new dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on their walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
50
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
43
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor of the kitchen and cases of hunger on the floor of the back storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the reach in freezers in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
82
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan vents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 ROP fish being thawed in their packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 60F cold holding on the kitchen prep table. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and put them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no letter stating that the salmon was pellet fed and farm raised. **Warning**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Rice (47F - Cold Holding); Raw eggs (60F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and put them in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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 signed employee agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator a new plan. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the kitchen. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
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 ROP fish being thawed in their packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the two reach in freezers on the cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between equipment on the cook line and the warewashing area. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sings at the bar and sushi's area hand wash sinks. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters of the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan vents. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on the cook line. Operator placed cloths in a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
25
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating license expired on 12/1/2022. The operator renewed the license over the phone. Confirmation #226061995. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic buckets blocking access to the handwashing sink near the ice machine. The operator moved the plastic buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking glass inside the handwashing sink at the bar service station. The operator removed the glass. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit pt for the warewashing machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for the handwashing sink behind the bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in the dish area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as scoops for sugar on the cook line. Observed bowls with no handle used as scoops for ginger sauce and rice in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the bowls from the above food products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the walk in freezer.
36-36-4
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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove prior to thawing in the stand-up reach in cooler and the sushi bar.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored with bottles of sauce on the cook line. The operator properly stored the employee hat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water surrounding the water heater behind the bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the white reach in freezers in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
26
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge.
How does Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge 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 Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daruma Japanese Stkhse & Sushi Lge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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