Sushi & Pho
3118 53 Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105492
What drove the grade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (3 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed in main kitchen area handwashing sink no soap.
Person in charge filled soap.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.Observed in dry storage soy sauce container stored on the floor.
Person in charge removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed over fryer and stove hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed in main kitchen area door handles in reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with dried food particles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. bserved: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on south end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.