Suji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
10801 Corkscrew Rd Ste 51, Estero, FL 33928 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607046
What drove the grade
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken stored above teriyaki container in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to a lower shelf. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed bottle of cephlaxin in spice container at sushi station. Operator removed medicine container. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed plastic containers and bar tools stored in handwashing sink at the bar. Priority: Intermediate
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed plastic no handle container in bulk rice bag in the kitchen. Operator removed container. Priority: Basic
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed door gaskets on glass door reach in the kitchen soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
For reporting purposes only. Observed hallway leading to emergency door blocked by tool bag, and 2 boxes of styrofoam cups. Priority: Reporting
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed pitcher in the handwashing sink at the bar.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Observed measuring in the handwashing sink at the bar, operator removed.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.