Sumo
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Sumo nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
Among Haines City restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the floor bag, operator showed scoop with handle and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line at the make table the back panel where the door rest.
23-03-4
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed zucchini inside the walk in cooler. The eggs was removed.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Krab 47F. Top section of the reach in cooler. Product was moved to the walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of the prep table next to the fryers. Exterior of the cooking equipment has food /grease buildup. Exterior of the microwave.exterior of the bulk food containers in the dry storage area. Exterior of rice cooker is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. Floor soiled under dry storage shelves. Walk in freezer floor is soiled.
36-27-5
67
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily stained with food debris in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed cloth from underneath cutting board in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator turned water on slow stream into Pork in a bowl of standing water in triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in sink in ware washing area. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line and in ware washing area. Operator replaced soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in bulk containers of flour and sugar. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator turned all containers face down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
70
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line broken and has no food in it. operator is using it for a table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken on a sheet tray over beef wrapped in plastic wrap. Operator removed beef from under chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken** **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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand sink behind cook line. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in all bulk containers of rice and flour. Operator removed all cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line broken and has no food in it. operator is using it for a table. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers on cook line. Operator turned all containers over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water in sink. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and rice in dry storage. **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over noodle inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler. Operator reversed the product . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed the door. Door not self closing. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. White plastic forks . Operator stored with the handles first. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
64
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over chopped vegetables inside the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the bulk food containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers across from the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers across from the cook line.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sumo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sumo on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sumo?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sumo.
How does Sumo compare to other restaurants in Haines City?
Sumo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Haines City average of 90.
Has Sumo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sumo 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 Sumo 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 Sumo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sumo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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