Fushipoke

128 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Fushipoke has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 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 two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Owner secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the item had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired on 1/22/25 **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Owner removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12B-13-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready to eat tofu in the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area. Manager placed the pork below the tofu. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cucumber kimchi stored in the stand up reach in cooler dated 8/14. Manager discarded the item.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cucumber kimchi stored in the stand up reach in cooler dated 8/14. Manager discarded the item.

01B-28-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table next to food. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer baskets stored in the hand washing sink next to the preparation area. Owner removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

16-03-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fushipoke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fushipoke on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fushipoke?

Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fushipoke.

How does Fushipoke compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Fushipoke most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Fushipoke's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fushipoke have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fushipoke 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 Fushipoke inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fushipoke is inspected around three times per year on average.

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