Naha Sushi

2010 Se Us Hwy 19 Unit 1, Crystal River, FL 34429
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Naha Sushi, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Naha Sushi's latest score is in line with the Crystal River average of 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items (jackets and bags) stored on dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on stacked cups in wait station area. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
90
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
May 8, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked with cart. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp over ready to eat washed vegetables.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 69F on cooks line, operator moved to reach in freezer to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees have the training one through safe staff and the other through chez Pierre.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.by sushi station operator turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At room temperature, operator soaks noodles then leaves them at room temperature instead of cooling them, operator can add them to TIme as a public health control, or ambient cool them and cold hold them at 41F operator moved them to the walk in cooler to cool down.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Re issued to operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment soiled in kitchen areas
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil on floor next to fryer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed root vegetables sweet potatoes over cut washed cabbage.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25 ppm, Operator replaced
21-07-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Operator discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops without handles in rice containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage shed 2 tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on dry storage rack, operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
20
Oct 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naha Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naha Sushi on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naha Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Naha Sushi.

How does Naha Sushi compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Naha Sushi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Naha Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Naha 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 Naha Sushi inspected?

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