Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Person in charge placed in dish washing machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Person in charge placed in dish washing machine area.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Person in charge placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in main kitchen area roe (55F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that they had been out for approximately 45 minutes and placed back in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on cooks line cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed phone and washed table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed by fountain beverage machine beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holder. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw seafood.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jorge, Qun,Xia,mazach,Yao, Mario, edi
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified.observed on food handlers training documents dates covered with white out and new dates are written in.
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes.Person in charge removed and washed sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge had employee put on hat and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on cooks line soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Person in charge placed in sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
55
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with a wristwatch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge had employee put on hat and wash hands.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Person in charge removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the hibachi area over the grills hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.observe on menu crab Rangoons and Person in charge stated they use imitation krab. I educated Person in charge to spell imitation krab with a k on the menu.
52-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on sushi line single service food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on nothing end of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in back kitchen area a bucket of soy sauce stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe in front dining hibachi area number 10,1 and 3 and in main kitchen area under grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 a copy to Person in charge
11-27-4
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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food and bottled beverage stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in main kitchen area over wok station. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets with mold like substance in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler.
23-03-4
70
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCSFoods. Person in charge removed Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in 3 bay compartment sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food and bottled beverage stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at bar. Observed hood vents soiled with grease in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered in Reach in freezer on cooks line. Person in charge cover food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar.
How does Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 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 Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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