Uyeesushi II
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Uyeesushi II has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Punta Gorda restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer container at prep table in the kitchen. Operator placed underneath the shelf at ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple sauce buckets on the floor. Operator removed the buckets off the floor onto a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between make table and prep table. Operator removed the knife between equipment to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna behind unwashed potatoes at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the unwashed produce in front of the raw tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom doors not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no scoop at sugar and rice containers. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at women's restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet handles at ware washing area handwash sink stripped. Operator tightened to make the handwash sink operable. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
55
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs at cookline and then touched clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at Walk in Cooler and Freezer door handles. Operator cleaned the door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl to dispense flour at container. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items on the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice not time marked. Operator time marked the sushi rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted at kitchen shelf. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing less than 10 seconds at cookline handwash sink. Educated the employee to wash hands longer than 10-15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers at shelf in kitchen. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
61
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed multiple beverages at interior of ice machine. Operator removed the beverage and discarded the ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored behind mixed vegetables. Observed raw chicken over mixed vegetables at Make Table. Operator removed the raw chicken to the bottom of Make Table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp and beef over noodles. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container next to Deep Fryer not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
37
Jan 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uyeesushi II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uyeesushi II on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uyeesushi II?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uyeesushi II.
How does Uyeesushi II compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Uyeesushi II most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Uyeesushi II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Uyeesushi II have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uyeesushi II 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 Uyeesushi II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uyeesushi II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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