Maru Sushi and Grill

400 N Entrance Rd, Sanford, FL 32771

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Maru Sushi and Grill has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Maru Sushi and Grill's latest score of 45 falls below the Sanford average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine -walk-in cooler door and gasket

22-02-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on the floor in prep area **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -one set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -sushi reach-in cooler, operator installed new thermometer **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights out over rear kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. -Sushi rice cooked at 11:30 am, per operator, held in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -smoked salmon "Philly roll" **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -meat slicer in kitchen **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in restrooms **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

10-20-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 53F, tofu 52F, bean sprouts 52F Out less than 2 hours per operator. Operator removed to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -sauces on floor of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid, soap.

41-17-4

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Large wood bowl used for rice.

14-25-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

36-27-5

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 200+ppm.

41-15-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over clean silver ware. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Large wooden bowl used for rice.

14-25-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maru Sushi and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maru Sushi and Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maru Sushi and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maru Sushi and Grill.

How does Maru Sushi and Grill compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Maru Sushi and Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Maru Sushi and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Maru Sushi and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Maru Sushi and Grill 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 Maru Sushi and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maru Sushi and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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