Tsukino Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Tsukino Sushi Bar, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Ellenton facility scores 78, putting Tsukino Sushi Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of thawed Tuna not removed from packaging in reach in cooler of front sushi counter.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf in dry storage area not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no hand used as scoop for rice vinegar in kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of thawed Tuna not removed from packaging in reach in cooler of front sushi counter.
06-09-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink near dish washing area with slow drain.
29-20-5
67
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, changed gloves then handled Togo boxes without washing their hands. Employee discarded the Togo boxes, washed thier hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Individually wrapped chop sticks stored below gallon of cleaning fluid in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the chopsticks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried Rice (63F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the rice had been stored at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Manager placed the rice in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then a bottle of unopened beer without washing their hands. Server voluntarily discarded the bottle and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi fish not identified as a raw items on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed reduced oxygen packaged raw beef stored in the reach in freezer. Owner stated the beef was packaged on site using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Owner removed the beef from the packaging and placed it in the reach in freezer. Explained the HACCP procedure to the owner, the owner stated they would be using zip lock bags for now on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-54-1
45
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no current license. 2024 posted. Owner went online and purchased license. Verified in system. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed left side of hood vents soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer
14-69-4
78
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks from handling equipment to preparing raw and ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the grill and fryers and the walls of the equipment heavily soiled with grease in the back kitchen.
36-73-4
82
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 in place.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooler of fish stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Chef moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two c02 tanks at back of kitchen not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
82
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink hose Bibb.
29-34-4
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. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.
11-26-1
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. No clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed36 inch cutting board in kitchen grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet drink cups.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce and cooler with fish stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
61
Oct 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tsukino Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tsukino Sushi Bar on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tsukino Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tsukino Sushi Bar.
How does Tsukino Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Tsukino Sushi Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Tsukino Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tsukino Sushi Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tsukino 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 Tsukino Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tsukino Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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