Soseki Modern Omakase

955 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Soseki Modern Omakase 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Winter Park average 83, so Soseki Modern Omakase is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes date marked 4/3
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with copy **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers at dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer at dry storage
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and cook line hand wash sink. Provided operator with copy **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Dec 19, 2024
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. Eggs over RTE in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 has taken over facility next door. Main entrance is connected to New concept Under same ownership. BAR KADA 30 seat, bar and kitchen added. No plan review submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cook line **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer in storage room **Warning**
14-69-4
70
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not equipped with a visual or audible alarm to verify the delivery of detergent and sanitizer. For high temperature dish machine.
16-61-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking water from bowl while preparing food.
12B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer by wine storage and dry age machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle in container of rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink located by triple sink in expanded space I has been removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Yama distributer delivers fish that is used for sushi but no parasite destruction letter **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink located by triple sink in expanded space I has been removed **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange nozzle and clear liquid no label at employee bathroom
41-17-4
70
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Facility knocked down wall and expanded to the next unoccupied store front and has it set up as a storage and office area - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Operator was waiting for City of Winter Park to approve his plans;explained that he has to submit the plans to plan review as well. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Operator has submitted plans.operator showed me emails between him and plan review accepting the paperwork. 3/1/23 plan review sent email to operator stating application was received on 2/23/23 but has not been assigned to a reviewer. Informed operator that by next unannounced visit plans must be approved by plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soseki Modern Omakase last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soseki Modern Omakase on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soseki Modern Omakase?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Soseki Modern Omakase.

How does Soseki Modern Omakase compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Soseki Modern Omakase most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Soseki Modern Omakase's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Soseki Modern Omakase have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Soseki Modern Omakase 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 Soseki Modern Omakase inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Soseki Modern Omakase is inspected around four times per year on average.