Shibuya Sushi & Sake
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Shibuya Sushi & Sake, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Tavares sits at 66, putting Shibuya Sushi & Sake on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Quat test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Operator removed dish machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen area. - fry baskets **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
47
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - cooked eel stored with raw tuna and salmon. Operator separated into separate containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - fryer baskets
22-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
31A-10-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fryer
23-03-4
45
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Dec 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 51° operator placed in cooler with ice for quick chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
45
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over vegetables.
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over wait station soda machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cookline equipment.
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Middle black refrigerator in sushi area.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Shrimp in freezer by ice machine.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shibuya Sushi & Sake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shibuya Sushi & Sake on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shibuya Sushi & Sake?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shibuya Sushi & Sake.
How does Shibuya Sushi & Sake compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Shibuya Sushi & Sake most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Shibuya Sushi & Sake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shibuya Sushi & Sake have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shibuya Sushi & Sake 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 Shibuya Sushi & Sake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shibuya Sushi & Sake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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