Inspectors temporarily close Bradenton sushi restaurant with pest problems
Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues.
The reports are public information.
During recent inspections, a sushi restaurant in Bradenton was temporarily shut down after inspectors found signs of roach and rodent activity.
Sushi & Pho, 3118 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton — Inspected and temporarily shut down March 21
- High priority: An inspector observed two live roaches crawling across the floor in the main kitchen area.
- High priority: An inspector observed approximately 20 rodent droppings behind a stove and fryers in the main kitchen area.
- High priority: Raw beef was stored over bread. Corrective action was taken.
- High priority: Raw beef was stored over unwashed vegetables in a reach-in cooler. Corrective action was taken.
- Basic: An inspector observed approximately 50 dead cockroaches behind a stove and fryers in the main kitchen area.
- Basic: An inspector noted six additional basic violations, including grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease, soiled floors and food items stored on the floor.
- The restaurant met inspection standards during a follow-up visit on March 22 and was allowed to reopen.
Editor’s Note: According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, these reports are a “snapshot” of the conditions present at the time of the inspection and are public record. The agency is required to inspect every licensed restaurant at least once per year, but new and “high-risk” establishments tend to be inspected more frequently.
When an emergency shutdown order is given by an inspector, it must first be reviewed and approved by agency supervisors. In order for a business to reopen, an inspector will continue visiting the establishment daily until compliance is met. Some citations may include a financial penalty. Inspectors may also respond to complaints, which can be filed at www.myfloridalicense.com.