Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota
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1936 Hillview Street, Sarasota, FL 34239Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota has accumulated 86 violations across 18 inspections dating to at least 2023, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection—slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in at least 7 of the past 8 inspections, including recurring findings related to employee health policy (cited at least 4 times), proper hand and arm washing (3 times), chemical storage (6 times), and approved food sources (8 times). The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 was a call-back that resulted in compliance; the prior inspection on January 12, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 21 violations were documented, including employee health reporting and shell stock requirement violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota last inspected?
- Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota are: Approved food source, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota had?
- Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota find?
- Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 24, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Samurai Japanese Fusion in Sarasota 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.
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