Akita Sushi
8075 SW Hwy 200 Unit 117, Ocala, FL 34481 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202700
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 11 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Administrative complaint on Aug 28Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score53
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Wrapped portions of raw salmon stored on shelf inside reach-in freezer above packages of fully-cooked shrimp. Manager moved the raw salmon to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. No chlorine connected to dish machine. Manager replaced th chlorine and primed the machine, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed the manager to resanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
1. Interior of ice machine soiled with lime-like substance. 2. Cutting board at cookline stained black.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Plastic container down inside handwash sink. Manager discarded the container during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Red flour bin missing label on shelf in kitchen. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Sauce buckets stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed both buckets of sauce on a shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Personal food not labeled and stored above restaurant shrimp inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Handle of flour scoop in contact with flour inside red flour bin. Manager removed the scoop during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Two sets of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Manager removed the tongs from the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee drink cup inside pan beside food in top of refrigerated make-table. Manager removed the drink from the cooler during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet cloth stored on prep table. Manager removed the cloth from the table during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Fan in kitchen soiled with grease.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Trash scattered on ground around shared dumpsters.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Missing ceiling tile near walk-in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Bag of tools stored on top of reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager removed the tools from the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.