Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion
5700 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308849
What drove the grade
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 complaint inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-18
- Administrative complaint on Oct 21, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Not sanitizing. Do not use until the sanitizer is working correctly.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
No proof
More time given
- First visitOct 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed establishment using dishmachine at time of inspection. Ran dishmachine three times and attempted to prime. Dishmachine read chlorine 0ppm. Establishment set up three compartment sink read quat 400ppm.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
No quaternary test kits. I provided the establishment with some quaternary test strips.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jonathan Deveaugh has been a manager for 1 year.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Bar area. The handle was removed from out of the ice.
Fixed on the spot
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Knife between flip top reach in cooler and prep table across from the flat grill.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the wok station.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Located in the bar area.
Earlier inspections 1
B89Routine inspection7 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
More time given
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine not properly sanitizing. The 3 compartment sink was setup to sanitize the dishes.
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2°F.
+4°F.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
3-5 gallons buckets of kikkoman traditional brewed soy sauce on the kitchen floor acrfrom the wok grill. The sauce was removed from off the floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Containers on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth stored in the back pocket of the managers pants. The towel was removed. To be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Bulk containers lids has dirty build-up.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
On the baseboard across from the beverage syrup storage rack.
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.