How many health inspections has FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI had?

FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI ever been shut down?

No, FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI?

The most frequently cited violations at FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI

1151 S TOLEDO BLVD, North Port, FL 34288

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FUGU LIN HIBACHI INC · License: SEA6805672

FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI in North Port, FL has 23 inspections on record with 209 total violations (9.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

209Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 12, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 22, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V27 Correct procedures

Aug 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

May 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Feb 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Jul 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 7, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI had?: FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI ever been shut down?: No, FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI?: The most frequently cited violations at FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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