Tin Viet & Sushi Bar

6090 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243-2525

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tin Viet & Sushi Bar has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Tin Viet & Sushi Bar was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tin Viet & Sushi Bar's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the back door at the end of the customer hallway with a gap at the bottom of the door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back kitchen door without a door closer. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves soiled, rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the back door at the end of the customer hallway with a gap at the bottom of the door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back kitchen door without a door closer. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves soiled, rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the back door at the end of the customer hallway with a gap at the bottom of the door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive grease and dripping onto the cooking area. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back kitchen door without a door closer. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves soiled, rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.

29-17-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tin Viet & Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tin Viet & Sushi Bar on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tin Viet & Sushi Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tin Viet & Sushi Bar.

How does Tin Viet & Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Tin Viet & Sushi Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Tin Viet & Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tin Viet & Sushi Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tin Viet & Sushi 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 Tin Viet & Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tin Viet & Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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