Spring Hill, Hernando County

WASABI SUSHI GRILL

13154 CORTEZ BLVD, Spring Hill, FL 34613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Apr 6, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 6, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08B-56-4

Detail 24494585

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.

01B-13-4

Detail 24494587

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.

31A-09-4

Detail 24494586

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink off cook line in kitchen blocked by lid to a large pot and handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked by a trash can. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24494583

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially vacuum packaged fish stored inside of sealed bag still partially frozen. Employee removed. Discussed with operator proper thawing methods for vacuum sealed fish. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 24494584

Basic - Objectionable odor in entry way room before host area.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-12-4

Detail 24494120

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Sanitizer bucket not set up. Operator set up and replaced wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Not in use at time of callback inspection. Time Extended

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24325536

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat items like tempura batter and whipped cream and raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24325537

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in boba drink dispensing machine in front bar area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24325533

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees, due to all expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 kitchen staff, 2 sushi bar staff, 2 wait staff and 2 hosts. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24325534

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen off cook line with hot water turned off and faucet in disrepair with water spraying out when turned on. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24325535

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Sanitizer bucket not set up. Operator set up and replaced wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23807908

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw scallop stored over ready to eat chicken breast in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23807907

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of drain cleaner stored above cans of hoisin sauce on dry storage rack. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23807905

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at boba prep counter used to store utensils and cups. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23807909

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart to go container used as scoop stored in working container of sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23807906

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in sushi prep area. Tuna was thawing on counter and still frozen at time of observation. Operator removed tuna from reduced oxygen packaging and placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23807910

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen tuna thawing on counter at room temperature in sushi prep area. Operator moved item to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23751107

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal Scrubs pads stored in both handwashing sinks in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23751104

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Sushi Station. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23751105

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Soy and other sauces , Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23751103

Basic - Container of soiled sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23751108

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23751106

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease dirt, slime and dust. Hood Filters soiled.

Apr 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22784135

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in cook line Reach-in-Cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22784132

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-11-4

Detail 22784134

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub pad in cook line hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22784136

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated

27-16-5

Detail 22784139

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink near kitchen entrance. Operator turned hot water on Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22784138

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen area

22-08-4

Detail 22784137

Basic - Interior of small oven in sushi bar has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 22784133

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area