World Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
90
Score
World Fusion has been inspected 11 times since 2023. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Lecanto facility scores 94, putting World Fusion on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board in sushi bar area melted/peeling Bamboo sushi rice bowl cracked in multiple areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Coconut cream **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line. Operator states items were placed in cooler approximately 20 minutes ago. cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to freezer to rapidly cool. Recheck shrimp 39F, Butter 42F, chicken 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hung in front storage area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board in sushi bar area melted/peeling Bamboo sushi rice bowl cracked in multiple areas **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in prep sink in standing water. Operator moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over butter and washed sweet potatoes in walk in cooler. Employees corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
43
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator changed bucket, primed, and new reading for dishmachine is at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups stored in handwash sink in bar and a cutting board stored on top of handwash sink in sushi bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - 3 dead roaches on premises throughout kitchen in storage areas off kitchen and storage areas. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and on lid for ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator has 3 compartment sink set up to manually sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar Ice scoop Operator removed handle from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple items thawing in cool standing water in prep sink. Employee turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and water bottle stored on napkin box. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
70
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. tofu prepped at 11am (55F - Cooling) operator placed tofu in reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect spray stored on soda bibb box in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp recheck 52F (58F - Cold Holding); dumplings recheck 43F (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken recheck 47F (51F - Cold Holding) Operator states all items were below 41F approximately 1 hour ago. Items above fill line in reach in cooler in cook line area. Discussed with operator who placed items in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Rice in sushi area. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in sushi area blocked with rice container . Operator cleared hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
50
May 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. compound butter (50F - Cold Holding) operator placed in ice bath to rapidly chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Payton Courtney **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Compound butter made 5/21. Operator dated butter. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Snow peas and mushrooms stored over washed and prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was World Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at World Fusion on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at World Fusion?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at World Fusion.
How does World Fusion compare to other restaurants in Lecanto?
World Fusion most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Lecanto average of 94.
Has World Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at World Fusion have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at World Fusion 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 World Fusion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, World Fusion is inspected around four times per year on average.
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