Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine
615 Cross St Unit 1114, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801681
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (4 repeats)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed blocked handwash sink by a ladder and multiple containers next to ice machine. Operator removed the ladder and containers.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed residue buildup on the top exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the the exterior of Dish Machine.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Observed lime scale buildup in the interior ceiling of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the lime scale during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed both men's and women's bathrooms not self-closing.
Repeat violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Observed waste receptacle with no cover at women's restroom.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.