Nori
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Nori has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Nori is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded next to container of avocados. Manager rearranged chemicals to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Manager updated to expiration 12/1/25 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Observed no time mark on sushi rice made at 11:00 am.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sushi bar and rear hand sinks. Manager corrected by adding. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Observed dish machine completed all cycles and soap bubbles still present.
16-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container in bulk rice container. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork in standing water by triple sink defrosted. Cook removed to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
47
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed all training for food handler completed in 2020 and expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Did not observe any food handler training. Time extended per Torbet. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed hand wash sink blocked with bus bucket and deli containers in back of kitchen near triple sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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.Only observed 1 signed form. Emailed operator form and printed 8 copies for employees who signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed all training for food handler completed in 2020 and expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers in rice bin. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bus bucket of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
64
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 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 rice not dated in walkin cooler .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line. Employee added. **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.Observed agreement Form but not filled out. Emailed to operator and employee signed during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cell phone on preparation table on cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer opat end of cook line and on top freezer on black refrigerator unit at front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 400ppm, cook corrected by diluting to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink near Dishwashing Machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle marked Kitchen 1, needs to have contents on label.
41-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at end of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching food in sugar and rice bins. Manager corrected by removing the scoops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing from fixture over the dry storage/prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers and fan cover at top of double door Reachin Cooler at end of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Krab defrosting at triple sink without water running. Cook turned the water on to continue defrost. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed teriyaki type batter in Walkin Cooler with bowl used as scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles over preparation area in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at end of cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop with handle touching sugar in bulk container.
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed ceiling light without cover in dry storage area across from cook line.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in Reachin Cooler located on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted above cooks line. Manager corrected by immediately inverting. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler and Walkin Freezer fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nori last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nori on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nori?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Nori.
How does Nori compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Nori most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Nori's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nori have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nori 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 Nori inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nori is inspected around three times per year on average.
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