SUSHI BAY KITCHEN&SAKE BAR

Name: SUSHI BAY KITCHEN&SAKE BAR
Address: 3957 CATTLEMEN ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34233, US
Rating: 45.6

3957 CATTLEMEN ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34233

License #6805924

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

45.6 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

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SUSHI BAY KITCHEN&SAKE BAR in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 45.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 65 total violations — 11 critical, 9 major, 45 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle food tray in sushi rice and soufflé cup in spice bin. Operator removed both.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair.Observed 1 reach in cooler on cook line not working. Operator stated waiting for parts.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer and chest freezers.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand sink at end of cook line. Operator removed.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster and next to other operators dumpster.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.Observed cardboard case blocking exit door at narrow hall by soda boxes near wait station.
[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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed tempura shrimp, crab not marked made at 11:00am. Observed sushi rice made at 12:00 am not labeled. Operator labeled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at sushi bar. Employee cleaned during inspection. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed menus with black substance and water damage. Operator waiting for new menus to arrive.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed food debris inside microwave near cook line.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container without handle in bulk sugar in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack next to sushi rice at front bar. Employee removed.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and chest freezer in kitchen.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at wait station. Manager removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on walk in cooler floor. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
[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.Observed dish machine at 25 ppm chlorine. Manager changed bucket and tested 50ppm.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tofu in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
[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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager added time mark. Explained to operator future lack of time will result in stop sale and possible administrative complaint due to high priority.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sushi bar or at end of cook line. Operator added.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on interior of ice machine.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed single use container used for sushi rice scoop, and deli containers in rice and sugar.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 white cutting boards on top of reachin coolers in kitchen with black substance and cut marks.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in kitchen next to clean dishes.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest, Reachin, and walkin freezers.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on flat top grill at 108F , operator moved to hotter area on grill.
[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.Observed dishwashing machine operating at 0 ppm chlorine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken in glass door reachin refrigerator near triple sink area.Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 7 live roaches by dishwashing machine and shelving next to dishwashing machine.
[31A-01-4] No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.Observed hand wash sink near cook line blocked by tubs of mayonnaise and sauce.
[11-26-1] 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.Printed for operator and employees signed.