Fuji Sushi Steakhouse

8401 Honore Ave Ste 1, Sarasota, FL 34238

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fuji Sushi Steakhouse six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fuji Sushi Steakhouse is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed staff eating on cook line.

12B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container in rice . **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander and utensils in hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drinks on top of expo line next to single use containers. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container without handle used as scoop for bulk rice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Kirkland paper towels between salmon at sushi bar reach in cooler.

14-86-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink/orange substance inside ice machine on white chute guard.

22-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled paper towel dispenser above hand wash sink at end of cook line.

23-24-4

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 no handle deli container in bulk sugar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at approximately 79F at front counter and on cook line. Employee removed water.

10-07-4

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed no time stamp on sushi rice. Employee discarded and marked new container. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-01-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

03F-10-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers without handles in cornstarch bulk container.

14-01-5

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 fish not removed or cut from packaging.

06-09-1

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between reach in cooler and table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed lobster tails defrosting without water. Employee turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Nov 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuji Sushi Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuji Sushi Steakhouse on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuji Sushi Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuji Sushi Steakhouse.

How does Fuji Sushi Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Fuji Sushi Steakhouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Fuji Sushi Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuji Sushi Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuji Sushi Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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