Pop Onigiri

8951 Bonita Beach Rd Se #245, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

High Risk

Pop Onigiri appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Pop Onigiri was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Bonita Springs facility scores 80, putting Pop Onigiri on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed yellow fin tuna with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink had several pans in sink and buckets in front of. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Plastic container with no handle submerged in flour. **Warning**

10-06-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed yellow fin tuna with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**

06-09-1

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line with no hair restraints. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill and fryers. **Warning**

23-03-4

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plastic containers of raw beef and raw chicken in marinade were stored on wire shelving in the walk-in cooler directly above large tubs of sauces. Educated Operator about proper storage of raw proteins.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by the dishwasher was blocked by a mop and bucket in front of the basin. Handwashing sink on the cook line was blocked by a speed rack holding trays of cooling beef. Operator moved all items that were blocking the handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Many food pans and containers were observed to have labels still adhering to the outside surfaces. Educated Operator about insuring all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable so as not to harbor bacteria.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the kitchen, buckets of soy sauce were stored directly on the floor. In the freezer, cases of food were stored directly on the floor. In the walk-in cooler, a case of eggs was stored directly on the floor. Explained to Operator all food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

08B-38-4

Apr 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop Onigiri last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pop Onigiri on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pop Onigiri?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pop Onigiri.

How does Pop Onigiri compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Pop Onigiri most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Pop Onigiri's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pop Onigiri have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pop Onigiri 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.

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