U Yee Sush and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
U Yee Sush and Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up four times.
U Yee Sush and Grill's latest score is in line with the Lakewood Ranch average of 89. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
90
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food and changing tasks without a hand wash. Operator coached employee and corrected. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink on the sushi line with seafood thawing in it. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all training has expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
64
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in kitchen without paper towels or soap.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the mini oven on the front line soiled inside and out. Also, the handles had soiled foil not changed out as needed or daily.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the kitchen where food is being prepared. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on food preparation tables.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
23-03-4
61
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line sushi trays. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken beginning to thaw without running water or under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard being used in kitchen lining a shelf and not changed out daily.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above back storeroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the kitchen where food is being prepared.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
64
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line sushi trays.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain ice chute with a mold like substance inside.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from personal drink while cooking on line.
12B-07-4
67
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat shrimp in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
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. Emailed document to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish thawing in the handwashing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf under the prep table soiled and wet.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor at the front counter and in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
55
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining food containers containing lemon, green onions, jalapeños etc.
14-86-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on shelf above reach-in cooler and next to to-go containers on shelf. Employee moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in container on cook line with water at 81F.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in sushi bar area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was U Yee Sush and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at U Yee Sush and Grill on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at U Yee Sush and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at U Yee Sush and Grill.
How does U Yee Sush and Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
U Yee Sush and Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has U Yee Sush and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at U Yee Sush and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at U Yee Sush and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is U Yee Sush and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, U Yee Sush and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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