Tsunami Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Tsunami Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Lakewood Ranch facility scores 89, putting Tsunami Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken, pork, prepared food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer stored in non food garage bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 employees on cook line changing gloves with no handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the dish machine blocked with a linen bag and containers in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in walk in freezer prepared on site and not date marked.
02C-02-5
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 Ahi tuna thawing in walk in cooler and not removed from ROP packaging. Operator removed items for thawing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with a grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handling and prepping scallions with her bare hands. No hand wash, glove use or AOP. Operator discarded product (3 pounds) and corrected behavior. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee cutting green onions (scallions) with her bare hands. Operator discarded green onions. She washed her hands and put on gloves.
09-19-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 employees on cook line changing gloves with no handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink on the sushi line filled with soiled pans. Operator moved items.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with a grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on sushi line not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen Eel thawing at room temperature on the sushi line. Operator moved it to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles in the back kitchen falling down over prep table and the ceiling exposed. Some are missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
43
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
22
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed sushi cook changing tasks and touching his body and wiping his hands on his soiled clothing and not washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Admin Complaint**
12A-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken held over raw shrimp and salmon in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no Certified food manager certificates in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink blocked with towel rack. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food safety training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed wonton crab mix prepared and held for more than 24 hours and not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with a grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
39
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed a pest strip hanging in back kitchen.
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken held over raw shrimp and salmon in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed sushi cook changing tasks and touching his body and wiping his hands on his soiled clothing and not washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 72F and Garlic and Oil at 74F held for over 4 hours. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no Certified food manager certificates in establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink blocked with towel rack.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food safety training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed wonton crab mix prepared and held for more than 24 hours and not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored throughout kitchen and next to and above food preparation areas.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with a grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted above prep table.
25-06-4
26
Dec 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tsunami Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tsunami Restaurant on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tsunami Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tsunami Restaurant.
How does Tsunami Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
Tsunami Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has Tsunami Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tsunami Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tsunami Restaurant 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 Tsunami Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tsunami Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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