Sushi Saga
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
35
Score
Sushi Saga appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.
Sushi Saga's latest score of 35 falls below the Mount Dora average of 69. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to cooler. Raw Shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line. Tan cutting board at sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink when entering the kitchen...
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bucket of Soy sauce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Upright freezer at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drink on prep table operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor in back dry storage.
36-73-4
35
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 6 eggs in reach in cooler at cook line.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled. Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pot with white rice. Rice and tempura batter containers Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees sweater on top of sugar in dry storage. Employee keys on prep table Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. One bucket of sauce in walk in cooler. Muckets of sauce in dry storage Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright freezer at the end of cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 bulbs at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket by cook line. Hood filters at cook line Reach in cooler gasket at sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line. Walk in cooler shelves Reach in cooler at sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At sushi station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw tuna stored over krab mix at sushi station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored in server area hand sink. - spray bottle of cleaner stored at front line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. - 3 new hires **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. - hand sink at sushi bar.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tan cutting board at sushi station. - white cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - sanitizer buck stored in hand sink in servers area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers stored in hallway next to restrooms.
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee items stored with food items in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door next to restrooms **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice bin in servers area.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 1 light out in hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
26
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon, raw tuna stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler at sushi bar . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - tan cutting board on 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. - 1employee **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - ginger stored on floor at sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - top and bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour, corn starch, sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters a¿¿ exterior of ice machine
23-03-4
33
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For rice **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in server area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All in appetizer menu Tuna Tartar Pepper Tuna Tataki Salmon Wrap Yellowtail Samba **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near oven **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For rice **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in server area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over prepared produce walk in cooler
08B-17-4
55
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jun 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Saga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Saga on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Saga?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Saga.
How does Sushi Saga compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Sushi Saga most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Sushi Saga's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Saga have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushi Saga means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sushi Saga inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Saga is inspected around three times per year on average.
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