Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland
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5700 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland has received 6 inspections since August 2023, with 20 total violations and no emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the 6 inspections, representing a clear recurring pattern. High-priority violations related to approved food sources, shell stock requirements, and proper cooking temperatures were also cited multiple times across the record. The facility averaged 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. A Warning was issued on January 26, 2024 following discovery of 7 violations including improper hand and arm washing and failure to prevent contamination; the facility complied during a callback inspection 5 days later. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 identified 6 violations including recurring employee health reporting issues and unapproved food source findings, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland last inspected?
- Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland are: Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland had?
- Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland find?
- Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland was most recently inspected on August 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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).
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