Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg
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10601 Us Hwy 441 Ste C12, Leesburg, FL 34788Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection across 8 inspections since February 2024, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, particularly employee health reporting (cited in 5 of 8 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), approved food source (5 inspections), shell stock requirements (3 inspections), and food contact surfaces (4 inspections). These patterns indicate systemic management issues related to employee health protocols, personal hygiene, and seafood handling—critical areas for a sushi operation. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 documented 18 violations including 3 high-priority findings and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though the facility had been issued a Warning on July 30, 2025 after documenting 27 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg last inspected?
- Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg are: Approved food source, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg had?
- Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg find?
- Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- No, Kawachi Sushi & Bar in Leesburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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