Longwood, Seminole County

MA-SE SUSHI EATERY

182 W STATE RD 434 STE 1008, Longwood, FL 32750

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 10, 2026
City
Longwood
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-15-5

Detail 24428737

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - chlorine >200. Operator diluted. Final reading 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24428739

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cup no handle used to scoop bulk rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24428738

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle

10-07-4

Detail 24428736

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop

23-03-4

Detail 24428735

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - door opening at sushi bar cooler

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24058014

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at sushi bar used to thaw fish.

53B-14-5

Detail 24058017

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 24058016

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice

36-34-5

Detail 24058015

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over prep area Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24058018

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walkin cooler fan cover dusty

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 23621812

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - single serve paper towels used to line food trays at sushi bar

03F-02-5

Detail 23621804

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. - sushi rice. Manager states rice started at 11am. Manager added time sticker

02B-01-5

Detail 23621813

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - soft boiled egg used for Ramen menu items. Manager added asterisk to all menus Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23621811

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - manager filled out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23621809

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle of blue liquid

35B-01-4

Detail 23621805

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

10-20-4

Detail 23621806

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

51-13-4

Detail 23621810

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23621807

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in fan covers dusty

35B-03-4

Detail 23621808

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 23136532

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - various fish wrapped in non food grade paper towels Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 23136534

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. - existing vacuum breaker needs to be moved to the outlet side of splitter

03F-10-5

Detail 23136533

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided forms to operator

23-24-4

Detail 23136537

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23136535

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents and ceiling tiles dusty over cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 23136536

Basic - Food stored on floor. - bucket of ponzu sauce on floor in walk in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 23136538

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle

35B-03-4

Detail 23136530

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door

29-49-6

Detail 23136531

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

41-22-4

Detail 22606819

High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Aspirin stored next to spices at kitchen are across from triple sink Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 22606816

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler lined with paper towel Salmon at sushi bar lined with paper towel

08A-05-6

Detail 22606820

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken,pork stored over half and half,noodles and sauces Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22606817

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle not labeled at mop sink Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22606814

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables at cooks line

35B-01-4

Detail 22606818

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door located in hallway with the restrooms

22-08-4

Detail 22606815

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in back kitchen

21-44-1

Detail 22606813

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cooks line Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22185483

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.operator paid on line, inspector refreshed the screen license shows current Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22185486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the small make cooler lower cabinet raw chicken is over cream and hydrating noodles

29-34-4

Detail 22185482

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.

02C-02-5

Detail 22185481

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese mix. Hard boiled eggs

29-28-4

Detail 22185485

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at the ice machine needs to be dated

08B-38-4

Detail 22185487

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor in the kitchen

10-20-4

Detail 22185484

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

35B-03-4

Detail 22185488

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 21764546

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed dirty dishes and added gloves without a hand wash

10-05-5

Detail 21764551

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in room temperature water

08A-04-5

Detail 21764543

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over veggies in the walk in cooler

29-34-4

Detail 21764548

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.

11-27-4

Detail 21764549

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21764545

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.

40-06-5

Detail 21764547

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on the plastic wrap bin over the make cooler

14-11-5

Detail 21764542

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Threshold to the walk in cooler is worn

08B-38-4

Detail 21764544

Basic - Food stored on floor. bag of Rice stored on the floor

10-20-4

Detail 21764550

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

35B-03-4

Detail 21764552

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03F-02-5

Detail 21228282

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. Sushi rice

41-27-4

Detail 21228280

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ chlorine Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21228277

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is out of chlorine test strips

31B-03-4

Detail 21228284

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink .

36-51-4

Detail 21228283

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Threshold to the walk in cooler is damaged

36-01-4

Detail 21228279

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor sink/drain at the freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 21228281

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the freezer

10-20-4

Detail 21228278

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20800471

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat food, operator corrected

03B-01-6

Detail 20800472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Rice 115° hot hold

53B-13-5

Detail 20800473

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10-20-4

Detail 20800470

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.