Sushi Masa Seafood & Japanese Fusion, located at 5700 S Florida Ave in Lakeland, Polk County, has successfully addressed and corrected a series of health violations identified during a follow-up routine inspection on January 26, 2024.
The restaurant, known for its sushi bars, Japanese cuisine, and soups, holds a 3.8 rating from 40 reviews on Yelp.
The initial inspection on Jan. 26, revealed a total of 11 violations, including four high-priority violations that necessitated a follow-up inspection. These violations were not deemed an immediate threat to the public but required further review and corrective action by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
High-Priority Violations:
- An employee was observed touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, a practice corrected on-site with the employee instructed to wash hands and wear gloves.
- Handwashing issues were noted, including an employee washing hands without soap and another using a non-designated sink for handwashing. Both issues were promptly addressed.
- Raw chicken was stored improperly over ready-to-eat food in a cooler, which was corrected by relocating the chicken.
- Sushi rolls were found cold held at temperatures above the safe limit of 41 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting a warning.