Kasa Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Kasa Sushi has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table cooler: Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); ; Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Muscles (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the product had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed the product in a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: Rice (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in the steamer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical cleaner stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed none of their tags marked. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 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. Observed no signed agreements. Operator printed out and signed one. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on their reach in freezer. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working without a hat. Operator had them out on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed muscles and shrimp thawing on the counter. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
35
Jul 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their back hand sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no advisory for their raw oysters. Emailed the operator a copy who posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the warewashing hand sink with no hot water. Operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for rice. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper placed above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signs at their bathrooms sinks. Operator was waiting on an order that should arrive today. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee eat food and then Handel a clean knife. Operator had the employee wash his hands and clean the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash his hands without soap. Operator had him rewash his hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the front right section.
33-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the floor of the front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use rice scoops at 78F degrees standing water. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.
22-20-5
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed expired safe staff training for Yu Xia. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in both ice machines located in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the dry storage area and behind the kitchen stove tops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed dietary pills stored above the cook line and cold medicine stored with food above the prep table. Operator removed medicines. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator killed the roach and began to clean the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the kitchen cook line: Shrimp tails (49F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the shrimp tails had been out overnight and willingly tossed them. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen: Rice (63F - Cold Holding); Shrimp tails (49F - Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the garlic and rice had been out for approximately 1hr and placed them in the reach in cooler. Operator stated the shrimp tails had been out overnight and willingly tossed them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen used to fill buckets. Operator switched to using the dump sink in the warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Observed expired safe staff training for Yu Xia. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed that the hot water at the sushi bar hand wash sink was shut off. Operator turned hot water back on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6 illnesses. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan in the establishment. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food, oil, and sauce stored on the floors of the kitchen, sushi bar, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in both ice machines located in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 17 dead roaches in a sticky trap on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator disposed of the trap. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on the floor of the dry storage area. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on the floor of the ware-washing area. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on the floor of the front counter Sushi bar. Operator began to clean the area and dispose of the dead insects. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease build up on the toaster ovens on the sushi bar line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the dry storage area and behind the kitchen stove tops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
20
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ginger dressing in deli containers not date marked. Employee said was prepared yesterday and date marked containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container used as scoop in rice container. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secure. Employee secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket damaged on Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pails of soy sauce on floor. Employee moved soy. 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
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kasa Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kasa Sushi on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kasa Sushi?
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 Kasa Sushi.
How does Kasa Sushi compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Kasa Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Kasa Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kasa Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kasa Sushi 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 Kasa Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kasa Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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