Fin Sushi Port Charlotte
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Fin Sushi Port Charlotte stretching back to 2023. Fin Sushi Port Charlotte was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Fin Sushi Port Charlotte's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on make line, in kitchen soiled with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both handwashing sinks in kitchen with food debris, flour slurry, steel scrubber, etc in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic Togo containers being used as scoops instead of a scoop with a handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on prep table in kitchen with groove marks throughout. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in freezer , in kitchen, gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in freezer, in kitchen, gaskets soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following dented cans stored on dry storage shelf. Hoisin Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 4; Double Dark Soy Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 3; Oyster Sauce #5 can Panda Brand total 1. Observed operator removing cans and segregating cans for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout establishment soiled with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi bar, handwashing sink with sponge and food debris on inside sink. Observed operator cleaning out sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler prepped beef not date marked after prep.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine, in kitchen, black mold like substance on ice shield. Observed operator cleaning shield. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout establishment, cutting boards with grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed the following dented cans stored on dry storage shelf. Hoisin Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 4; Double Dark Soy Sauce #5 can Koon Chun total 3; Oyster Sauce #5 can Panda Brand total 1. Observed operator removing cans and segregating cans for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed throughout establishment, torn gaskets on reach in coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in server station behind soda nozzles, black mold like substance.
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with food splatter on inside top of microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout establishment, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
45
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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 imitation crab with no time marking at cart next to Deep Fryer.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle at rice container. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor all along the wall edges at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor underneath shelves at Walk in Freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the grease receptacle at back exterior of establishment.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light coming on and off at the Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on multiple shelves at Walk in Cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no flour containers labeled next to deep fryer. Operator labeled the flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
35
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat noodles. The manager moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (45F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on all raw products. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soled cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside cook line. The manager dumped the water utensils were in. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed the wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's restroom at front handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop was removed from soda machine ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knives from in between reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
37
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork in with raw beef (all in packages) in walk in cooler. The operator moved raw pork and segregated the items of pork away from the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sinks blocked by dishes and containers. The operator removed dishes and containers from hand washing sink beside prep table near back door and by dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located in the bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverage insulated cups on pass through window at cooks station. Observed operator removing cups from the line.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed food contact surface not being cleaned properly after changing from poultry to seafood. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products.
08B-23-5
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cryodrrm and biofreeze pain relieving medication above prep table. The medication was removed from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved raw shrimp above raw chicken. Emailed manager DBPR Form 5030-098 Proper Storage..** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sinks blocked by dishes and containers. The operator removed dishes and containers from hand washing sink beside dishwashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
47
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fin Sushi Port Charlotte last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fin Sushi Port Charlotte on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fin Sushi Port Charlotte?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fin Sushi Port Charlotte.
How does Fin Sushi Port Charlotte compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Fin Sushi Port Charlotte most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Fin Sushi Port Charlotte's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fin Sushi Port Charlotte have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fin Sushi Port Charlotte 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 Fin Sushi Port Charlotte inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fin Sushi Port Charlotte is inspected around three times per year on average.
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