GINZA SUSHI

Name: GINZA SUSHI
Address: 4429 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 170, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 59.6

4429 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 170, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4607062

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59.6 Grade F / 100

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GINZA SUSHI in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 38 total violations — 7 critical, 11 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 31, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 7 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler at sushi station.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. Operator informed of being on order.
[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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked with no airflow at bar above ice bin. Operator separated all the cups to allow airflow to dry.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the strainer.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on flour container at cookline. Operator labeled the food items.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at walk in cooler door.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control. Emailed the written procedure.
[03F-02-5] 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 at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwash sink at cookline by prep table. Operator removed the table.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joshua Salinas, 02/24/2017. (National Registry of Food Safety Professionals)

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Krab - 48F cold holding in reach in cooler on sushi line, the operator voluntarily discarded. Observed Tofu - 50F cold holding in reach in cooler at server wait station. The operator discarded the item.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the food.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary sanitizer test kit on site.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind bar. The operator moved the bucket.
[23-03-4] Walk in cooler gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean drinking glasses stored next to handwash sink and exposed to splash.
[36-27-5] Wall in server wait station area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed refrigerant stored in dry storage area above bags of rice. The operator removed the item.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at bar and server wait area used as a dump sink, ice in sinks.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tempura flakes stored on sushi bar near handwash sink. The operator removed the item from the area.
[10-06-5] In-use scoop not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container for rice. The operator removed the scoop.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in non-food grade container.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cut mixed vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over broccoli in the walk in cooler.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near 3 compartment sink.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on lunch menu, observed consumer advisory on dinner menu. Observed no consumer advisory posted on site. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed operator copy of consumer advisory to post.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the food.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty certificate expired - Joshua Salinas - 2/24/17. During inspection owner arrived and has current food manager certification. Chang Y Huang - 6/22/23
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use unwrapped utensils for customers at sushi counter. The utensils cant be picked up without touching food contact surface.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handle.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket in server wait station at 0ppm.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at sink on sushi line, server wait station, dishwash area, and cook line
[36-34-5] Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk in freezer.

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