Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers
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13499 Us 41 Se, Fort Myers, FL 33907Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers has been inspected 22 times since January 2022, with 137 total violations — an average of 6.2 violations per inspection, exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations and proper hand and arm washing violations have been recurring findings, appearing across multiple inspections including the most recent on February 19, 2026. High-priority violations for time-temperature control, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, and allergen awareness have also been documented. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent routine inspection on February 19, 2026 was completed with no further action required, with documented violations in employee health policy, hand washing, and food contact surface standards.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers had?
- Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers find?
- Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on May 14, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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