Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston
Last inspected:
143 W Noble Ave # C, Williston, FL 32696Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston has accumulated 222 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Hand washing and food contact surface issues are the most frequently cited violations. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show a pattern of administrative complaints, with high-priority violations documented in most visits over the past two years.
Most recent closure: July 31, 2017 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston: Comparison to Levy County Averages
This Facility
8.2
violations / inspection
8.2 violations per inspection
Levy County Avg
5.55
violations / inspection
5.55 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Levy County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017037896 | $400.00 | Jul 31, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston last inspected?
- Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston last shut down?
- Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston was last shut down on July 31, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston had?
- Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston find?
- Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston been fined?
- Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant in Williston has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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