Amura Japanese Gourmet
7786 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5810545
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection5 high priority (3 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 14 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-35
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 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.
21 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
More than 24 hours cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding) diced cooked chicken (49°F - Cold Holding)
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
More than 24 hours cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding) diced cooked chicken (49°F - Cold Holding)
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in walk in cooler , operator relocated to proper hierarchy
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reach in freezer, operator corrected during inspection for proper hierarchy
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Chemicals stored next to soy sauce , operator relocated
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
During inspection, sushi rice was being cooled down completed covered, educated operator to remove cover and cool down in freezer for fast recovery
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-cutting boards
Basic14
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed tomatoes over cleaned broccoli in walk in cooler, operator relocated to proper hierarchy
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Boxes of fish stored on floor in walk in freezed
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinks on cooks line , operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
In container of garlic in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen
1- across from ice machine 1-across from dish machine
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
On sushi line
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-gaskets of walk in coolers -dish racks in dish machine -exterior of buckets where vinegar is stored -exterior of ice machine
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Single service condiment cups not inverted by bar area
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Throughout kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Several ceiling tiles broken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.