Iasia Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
32
Score
Across the available record, Iasia Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other North Port restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash utensils in the three compartment sink without using sanitizer. The employee wash utensils directed to re-wash the utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food for customers with an expired license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed sushi rolls on the menu containing imitation crab not identified in the menu as imitation. **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored inside of the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for sushi rice held under time as public health control. The operator was emailed a written plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill stored on a shelf with dry goods in dry storage. The operator properly stored the drill. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple dry foods removed from its original packaging and stored in containers with no labels identifying the foods.
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom.
31B-04-4
32
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands without soap
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap, scrubbing pads, etc in handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed operator remove items. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi cooler, reach in with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in freezer and walk in cooler, wontons, cut vegetables, cut raw chicken not covered. Observed employee covering products.
08B-12-5
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Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in freezer door at bottom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer during callback inspection. Time extended
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink at sushi station into a 5 gallon bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed water dripping into 5 gallon bucket at hand washing sink at sushi station during call back inspection. Time Extended
29-11-4
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in use for storing food products in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st 2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at sushi station no hot water for hand washing
27-16-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with out date marks **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint to go containers being used for scooping dry goods-flour **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink above prep station across from wok station **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in freezer door at bottom
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer and walk in **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door missing lock leaving hole in door for exposure **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers not inverted on line **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink at sushi station into a 5 gallon bucket.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket, not hung up properly to dry **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple blue containers with out identifying labels on them **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
39
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going from taking food order and money to changing gloves and making sushi. No handwashing
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at sushi station and back hand wash sink with sponges and stainless steel pads in them. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in multiple coolers through out restaurant not date marked. IE: egg rolls, wontons, cooked chicken bites, lo mein. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with duck sauce stored in freezer not 6 inches from floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler food stored on floor. IE: 50 lb bag of Carrots
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mops stored inside the mop bucket. Not stored hung up to dry.
42-01-4
61
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler non food grade bags with vegetables stored in them. Ie, Chinese cabbage, celery, cut cabbage during time of inspection.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with brooms by mop sink during inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and crab ragoons with out any date marking on them. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed brown sauce with green onions stored in a soy sauce container on the floor during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice not in original container with no label on container and.multiple items on cook line not identified.during time of inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iasia Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iasia Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iasia Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Iasia Restaurant.
How does Iasia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Iasia Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Iasia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Iasia Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Iasia Restaurant 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 Iasia Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iasia Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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