Ichimaru
2434 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 · Permanent Food Service · License 5300693
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 Sep 29 complaint inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
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.
Observed raw fish over cooked noodles not commercially packaged in tall reach in cooler back kitchen Operator stored foods properly.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw fish stored over washed avocados in reach in cooler at sushi counter Operator stored food properly
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed cook handle soiled metal sponge to clean dish , then proceed to wipe wands with another soiled rag and prep food orders with out washing hands Operator reviewed proper hand washing procedures for employees to wash hands properly
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Inspector provided operator proper consumer advisory signage and printed out at time of inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Observed hand washing sink at front sushi counter at 79°F
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor at back storage closet
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Earlier inspections 1
D66Routine inspection9 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 11, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef over ready to eat carrots and raw chicken over ready to eat vegetables inside clear reach in cooler Advised operator to remove and store foods properly
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee pick up soiled trash on floor and then proceed to handle clean food equipment Advised operator of proper hand washing for employees to wash hands properly
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach crawling underneath stove top at cook line operator killed live roach, removed and sanitized area
Repeat violationFixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed cook line stove equipment soiled with grease and old food debris
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator provided
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor of walk In freezer
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on floor of dry storage closet and under neath stove at cook line Operator began removing dead roaches, sweeping and sanitizing floor at time of inspection
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Accumulation of approximately 20 dead roaches in control devices on floor of dry storage closet, underneath cook line and on prep counter of bar
Operator removed traps and sanitized all areas.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout restaurant
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.