AKITA SUSHI

Name: AKITA SUSHI
Address: 8075 SW HWY 200 UNIT 117, OCALA, FL, 34481, US
Rating: 66.1

8075 SW HWY 200 UNIT 117, OCALA, FL 34481

License #5202700

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66.1 Grade F / 100

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AKITA SUSHI in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 63 total violations — 15 critical, 12 major, 36 minor.

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November 14, 2025

The latest inspection on February 20, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 7 critical, 3 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line prep table with rice and soup warmers: tofu (48F - Cold Holding); whipped topping (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated whipped topping stored in cooler overnight and tofu placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved tofu to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dish area and cook line hand washing sinks. Manager provided hand soap during inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on top of case of vinegar next to back door. Manager removed bottle of soap.
[35B-13-4] Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Tear in back door screen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at cook line hand washing sink.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tuna wrapped in paper towels in front counter reach-in cooler.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table across from walk-in cooler.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop for rice on cook line prep table, 85F. Manager returned scoop to dish area.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Scallops stored over soy beans in cook line reach-in freezer. Manager placed scallops underneath soy beans.
[12A-13-4] 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. Employee in dish area handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. Interior of cook line microwave soiled with old food debris. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line prep table with rice and soup warmers: whipped topping (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated whipped topping stored in cooler overnight.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling in back of kitchen missing tiles.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One floor tile mission cook line.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaning tables on cook line proceeded to handle clean soy beans on cook line without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Container of noodles stored in walk-in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from back door.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed pan during inspection.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated noodles were prepared on 11/2, manager added proper time mark to noodles.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Area around soda nozzles of wait station soda machine.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine. Flaps to kitchen entrance.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored on top of case of vinegar sauce in back of kitchen. Manager placed bottle of degreaser on floor beneath three compartment sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of vinegar sauce stored on floor next to back door. Two cases of avocados stored on cook line floor.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to clean dishes without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle clean plate on cook line. Manager had employee wash hands and use another plate.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Soda nozzles for wait station soda machine. Bin for wait station ice machine.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from ready to eat foods based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw scallops stored over beans in cook line reach-in freezer. Manager placed beans on top shelf.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Mushrooms stored in cook line reach-in freezer. Manager wrapped mushrooms with plastic.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[53B-14-5] 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. Two out five employee training certificates expired in October of 2025.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on top of cook line reach-in freezer.
[22-41-4] 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. Dish machine next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of soy milk stored in wait station reach-in cooler. Manager removed soy milk during inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked rice on cook line. Manager removed bowl during inspection.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter from hood above cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above sushi bar area soiled with mold-like substance.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven.
[11-27-4] 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 written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Bin for ice machine next to wait station soda machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of wait station soda machine.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored in wait station reach-in cooler. Manager removed energy drink during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of bottles of water at end of cook line. Manager removed bag during inspection.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board on kitchen prep table. Manager removed wiping cloth.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken stored in a to go bag in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken from bag and placed chicken in a food grade container.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink during inspection.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of creamer in wait station reach-in cooler. Manager stated cream opened on 8/17. Manager placed proper date mark on creamer.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken during inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad stored in sushi area hand washing sink. Manager removed scrub pad during inspection.
[12A-13-4] 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. Employee handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from back door.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lying on top of broccoli in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Manager removed paper towels during inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in back of kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Ginger dressing stored in plastic containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed ginger dressing on shelf.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice on cook line. Manager removed cup during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.

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