Celebration, Osceola County

ARI SUSHI

671 FRONT ST UNIT 100, Celebration, FL 34747

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
Celebration
County
Osceola
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 24419550

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line and hanging up next to triple sink.

41-17-4

Detail 24419558

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing soap not labeled on bottom shelf on cooks line. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24419555

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle stored next to cutting board at sushi station. Water bottle on pass thru window on cooks line. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24419552

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored next to cutting board on sushi station. Keys and wallet stored on shelf above passenger thru window, operator moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24419549

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to fryers and hand sink on cooks line soiled with old food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 24419554

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved soy sauce onto rack. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24419551

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of cart next to fryers on cooks line. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24419557

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ice machine. Scoop handle in container of salt and pepper mixture. Operator moved handles out of product. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24419553

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on cook line soiled with grease. Side of small make table on cooks line.

36-27-5

Detail 24419556

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind hand sink next to fryers on cooks line soiled with grease Wall behind grill on cooks line soiled with grease

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 24152354

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops next to clean plates on cooks line Dayquil stored at sushi bar next to sauces

14-86-1

Detail 24152362

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Shrimp tempura at pass through window stored on paper towel.

08A-11-5

Detail 24152352

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef in reach in cooler on cooler on cooks line stored above canned sodas, operator moved items to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24152359

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and salmon stored over wontons on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24152351

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

24-07-4

Detail 24152356

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Extra pans and containers stored outside unprotected. Per operator used for events.

14-09-4

Detail 24152360

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At salad station

40-06-5

Detail 24152353

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. AirPods next to cutting board at sushi station. Operator removed item from area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24152358

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees cooking without any hair restraint, operator had employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24152350

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor at dry storage. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Rice cooker stored on floor at sushi bar Operator moved items onto shelves. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24152355

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cart next to fryers on cooks line. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24152357

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved items to walk in cooler for proper thawing method. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24152361

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to fryers and hand washing sink on cooks line

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23794953

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025

22-20-5

Detail 23794952

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine e inter is soiled

29-49-6

Detail 23794951

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fried station reach in cooler

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-13-5

Detail 23438052

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw eggs and raw chicken stored on top and at the bottom there's a noodles and raw shrimp on bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

08A-02-6

Detail 23438050

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fried chicken stored bottom of raw beef at the reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 23438048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 compartment sink . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23438049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front area bottom table at the sushi bar . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23438053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23438051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom table at the sushi bar . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 23418525

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Warning

08A-13-5

Detail 23418521

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw eggs and raw chicken stored on top and at the bottom there's a noodles and raw shrimp on bottom. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23418526

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fried chicken stored bottom of raw beef at the reach-in freezer. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23418527

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23418528

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator and went over it how to fill it . Repeat Violation Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23418523

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 compartment sink . Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23418530

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored at the reach-in cooler on top of the prep rice for customers. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23418524

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor at the kitchen. Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23418522

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front area bottom table at the sushi bar . Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23418519

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23418520

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23418529

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom table at the sushi bar . Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23418532

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the Sushi bar . Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23418531

Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee protein shake stored on reach-in cooler at the kitchen. Warning

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

08A-08-5

Detail 22902244

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Shell egg in same container as onion on cookline.

08A-20-5

Detail 22902240

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw wagyu over ready-to-eat raw salmon at sushi bar.

03F-04-5

Detail 22902247

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice at bar at start of business, 11am per operator. Time observed 3:26pm. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22902250

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice at sushi bar observed at 3:26pm, placed at sushi bar at start of business, 11AM per operator.

11-27-4

Detail 22902246

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator.

03F-10-5

Detail 22902252

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator utilizes TPHC for sushi rice. Provided operator with time plan.

02C-02-5

Detail 22902241

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach-in cooler stored overnight per operator.

22-20-5

Detail 22902245

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-49-4

Detail 22902248

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Beverages in cookline reach-in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 22902242

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon at sushi bar in standing water at room temperature.

23-03-4

Detail 22902243

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent baffles have grease accumulation, lower shelving storing pots and pans on cookline soiled. Cookline reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 22902249

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Masago and Roe containers storing cut cucumber.

02D-01-5

Detail 22902251

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple powdery and granulated substances through kitchren. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 22448454

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on prep table Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22448460

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Heavy cream Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22448462

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22448455

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22448463

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-49-4

Detail 22448458

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler Educated Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22448461

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22448457

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms provided one for operator Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22448456

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

12B-13-4

Detail 22448464

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22448459

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Repeat Violation

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22070985

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above raw salmon Operator moved chicken Corrected On-Site

31A-10-4

Detail 22070986

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. From sushi station to handsink

41-17-4

Detail 22070988

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in spray bottle no label Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22070983

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice machine Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22070990

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 22070989

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22070984

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line oven doors

33-30-4

Detail 22070992

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Broken equipment stored far corner of dumpster area

42-01-4

Detail 22070991

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket

02D-01-5

Detail 22070987

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance in shaker Repeat Violation

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 21986272

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Time Extended

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 12

53A-10-4

Detail 21794621

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.

53A-16-4

Detail 21794617

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

53B-17-5

Detail 21794619

Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information. Operator states lost signed books sent black copy for operator to sign Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21794618

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ wence ci ma lost manager card but supervisor states she is expired Warning Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21794616

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back three comp sink Operator added more Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21794626

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has lost all employee training Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21794615

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Server area paper towel Operator fixed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21794623

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21794622

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable On cook line Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21794620

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice machine touching ice Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

21-01-4

Detail 21794625

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. 00ppm operator refilled now at 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21794624

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance on cook line Warning

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 21077946

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-14-5

Detail 21077943

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs behind ready to eat broccoli at prep line. Coached employee and employee switched. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21077939

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning steel wool scrubber in hand wash sink by breading station Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21077944

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid and no label. Advised manager to label Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21077940

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Employee turned on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21077938

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at coke dispenser machine and interior of ice machine

13-07-4

Detail 21077942

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with bracelet on. Manager coached and employee removed Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21077945

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21077941

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with flour in large container. Manager corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

14-31-5

Detail 20886983

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables in to go bag in walk in cooler. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

08A-14-5

Detail 20886979

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs behind ready to eat broccoli in prep table. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20886984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in walk in cooler made Sunday with no date mark. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 20886982

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label or name. Advised operator to mark with contents. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20886980

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Employee turned hot water feed on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20886977

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20886978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers by dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 20886981

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in rice in large container of rice - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-24: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20879617

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3-4 live flying insects in dry storage area. Observed 20-25 live flying insects under dishwasher on empty glass rack and dishwasher legs. Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 20879618

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables in to go bag in walk in cooler. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

08A-14-5

Detail 20879615

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs behind ready to eat broccoli in prep table. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20879616

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in walk in cooler made Sunday with no date mark.

41-17-4

Detail 20879613

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label or name. Advised operator to mark with contents.

27-16-4

Detail 20879614

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Employee turned hot water feed on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20879620

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20879612

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers by dishwasher

10-01-5

Detail 20879619

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in rice in large container of rice

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.