Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda
Last inspected:
615 Cross St Unit 1114, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda has accumulated 127 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fines or disciplinary actions. The most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing, food contact surfaces, and outer openings protection. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show consistent compliance, with the most recent February 2026 inspection documenting 5 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
This Facility
4.4
violations / inspection
4.4 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg
4.2
violations / inspection
4.2 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Charlotte County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda had?
- Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda find?
- Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine in Punta Gorda 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 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
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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