Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Operator connected correct sanitizer to machine and tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed door gaskets on reach in coolers soiled at sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged reach in cooler door gaskets on center sushi cooler and cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed under dry storage rack next to ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in 2 chest freezers in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whisk in water at 80F on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at sushi station. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at sushi bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filter and hood.
23-03-4
82
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dish machine at 25 ppm chlorine. Manager changed bucket and tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tofu in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Manager added time mark. Explained to operator future lack of time will result in stop sale and possible administrative complaint due to high priority. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sushi bar or at end of cook line. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container without handle in bulk sugar in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack next to sushi rice at front bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and chest freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at wait station. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on walk in cooler floor. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
45
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed waiter wash hands for less than 10 seconds after handling dirty dishes then return to dining room. Educated manager and employee rewatched hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed tuna47F, salmonella 48F at sushi bar unit towards bathrooms.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only observed approximately 3 weeks of paperwork for parasite destruction.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink next to cook line. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen and also in walk in cooler. 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 ice scoop handle in ice by beverage station, corrected twice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
50
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dishwashing machine operating at 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken in glass door reachin refrigerator near triple sink area.Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 7 live roaches by dishwashing machine and shelving next to dishwashing machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.Observed hand wash sink near cook line blocked by tubs of mayonnaise and sauce. **Warning**
31A-01-4
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.Printed for operator and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed single use container used for sushi rice scoop, and deli containers in rice and sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 white cutting boards on top of reachin coolers in kitchen with black substance and cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in kitchen next to clean dishes. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest, Reachin, and walkin freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on flat top grill at 108F , operator moved to hotter area on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
37
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
67
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
70
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed chlorine towel bucket at 0 ppm on sushi line.
22-52-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Non exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Observed salmon without parasite destruction letter. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed chicken stored in non food grade to go bags in chest freezer and Walkin Cooler .
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over iceberg lettuce in Walkin Cooler .
08A-04-5
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.Printed for operation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected by printing for operation. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.Could not observe any invoices or parasite destruction during inspection. Non exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. **Warning**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees working without a car tidied manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Did not observe any written plan for using time as public health control. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on sides of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle to go scoop stored in sushi rice .
14-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
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
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed heavy ice buildup in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
23
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0ppm. Manager called for service.
22-49-4
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. Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Observed no records for Tilapia.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with cut marks at sushi station .
22-02-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed rice under time and recorded properly without written plan. Emailed operator plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 2 employee drinks above Reachin Cooler without covers.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces in buckets on floor in Walkin Cooler . Observed fried flour crunch stored in bus bucket on floor in kitchen. Employee corrected by removing from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
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
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Walkin Cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dumplings and calamari rings stored in freezer in kitchen not covered.
08B-12-5
39
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pork chops stored over unwashed lemons in Walkin Cooler .
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for sushi rice. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless mixing bowls stored in Hand wash sink at sushi station. Employee corrected by removing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris accumulation on bottom of Dishwashing Machine arms.
16-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed upheave ice buildup in Walkin Freezer , Chest freezer, and upright Reachin 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 - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between refrigeration units near front counter soup broths.
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in Walkin Freezer , Cauliflower Tempura and pitchers of beverages stored uncovered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar.
How does Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Bay Kitchen&Sake Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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