Sushi Hana
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Sushi Hana has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Sushi Hana trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Stored food not covered in dry storage area.Person in charge covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed employee beverage on food preparation table in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over wok station and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South exit of main kitchen door .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
64
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler raw beef over cut fruit and cut vegetables . Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw beef.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed at sushi bar cooked rice no time stamp.Person in charge voluntarily discarded rice.
01B-13-4
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. See stop sale.observed at sushi bar cooked rice no time stamp.Person in charge voluntarily discarded rice.
03F-02-5
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/
53A-05-6
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.observed some employees not signed. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed in sushi area employee drink on cutting board.employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on food preparation table in sushi area employee cell phone.employee removed cell. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation of salads.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed throughout the entire kitchen area floor soiled with food particles and grease and floors soiled under all equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer multiple food items stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout main kitchen area,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed door handles on Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler throughout kitchen area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed over wok station hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South exit of main kitchen door .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on sushi line single service containers stored up . Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
30
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp unwashed vegetables and fruit . Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp over cut fruit and cut vegetables . Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw shrimp.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use cracks on shells. Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 41-10-4 Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in main kitchen area Grease cutter stored on food preparation cart handle and oven handle.Person in charge remove.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in main kitchen area.Person in charge secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Fryer oil stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor.observed in walk-in freezer multiple food items stored on floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout main kitchen area,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed door handles on Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler throughout kitchen area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed over wok station hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on South exit of main kitchen door .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on sushi line single service containers stored up . Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 10, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at sushi make station in front dining area on cell phone with bare hands.Employee put on gloves and grabbed cooked rice with glove hand and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves . Stopped employee and explained Handwashing and glove use. Employee discarded cooked rice and gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at sushi make station in front dining area on cell phone with bare hands.Employee put on gloves and grabbed rice with glove hand and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves . Stopped employee and explained Handwashing and glove use. Employee discarded rice and gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell Eggs over cream Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Shrimp. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board on entree make station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at sushi make station in front dining area. Employee preparing Sushi with wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed wrist watch,gloves and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor throughout main kitchen area,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in main kitchen area. Observed gaskets throughout main kitchen area,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed door handles on Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler throughout kitchen area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over soy sauce. Person in charge removed Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink by dish machine blocked with garbage pail and food wrap in sink. Educated Person in charge on keeping Handwashing sink accessible at all time. Person in charge removed wrap and moved garbage pail. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen by Handwashing sink. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee engaging in food preparation in sushi area Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for hair restraint. employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease droplets forming on hood system above wok and fryers on cooks line in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout kitchen area and under all equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor throughout main kitchen area,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Manager removed from floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout main kitchen area,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed door handles on Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler throughout kitchen area soiled. Curtains leading out to sushi bar soiled with food particles. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door in back kitchen area not self closing . - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles washed And reused for take out food. Educated Person in charge on single service items. Person in charge discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
45
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over Soy sauce. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage and emailed cold food storage hand out. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Chicken over raw shell eggs and raw shrimp. Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed heavy build up of grease on hood filters and below filter dripping grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-63-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket on floor. Person in charge removed from the floor As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Person in charge removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen area Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Hana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Hana on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Hana?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor in walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sushi Hana.
How does Sushi Hana compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Sushi Hana most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Sushi Hana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Hana have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi Hana 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 Hana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Hana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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