Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine

1449 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine was last inspected on Jul 24, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Winter Park restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sauté pan in basin of hand sink at cook line

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at ware wash area

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink at cook line

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female server

13-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing Bracelets

13-07-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling area in walk in cooler by fans

36-34-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door

10-20-4

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Shrimp at cook line **Corrected On-Site**

06-06-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Shelves in walk in cooler Fan covers in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers

02D-01-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect on sushi bar

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream cheese kept on sushi area for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 61F.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Shrimp Dynamite with date marked of 10-16-2022. Conch mix prepared on 10-19-2022

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Conch mixture made on 10-19-2022 , shrimp dynamite made on 10-16-2022.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over cut vegetables in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required.Per chef he had no time to do it today. **Corrected On-Site**

03G-38-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Gaskets on chest freezer on storage next to sushi bar.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Gap-on sides of door in the back by dish machine.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor.Vinegar bucket containing seaweed stored directly on floor under sink at dish area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on chest freezer .

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Toaster ovens on sushi area have debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Walk in cooler fans have dust . Dust on A/C vent over clean utensils.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler and walk in cooler shelves have mold like substance.

22-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine on file is from Jul 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine.

How does Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine 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 Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fuji Sushi Japanese Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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