Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store a jar. Operator removed the jar to proper storage
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler; pickles container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
74
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near cook line; raw shell eggs stored over sauce container. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near cook line. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable prep area.
14-09-4
74
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted top of the ice machine. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with sugar container at cook line. Operator removed employee bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled with food debris at walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzle on soda gun at front bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand wash sink in corner of kitchen by rice cookers. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 90F. Operator began reheating water in container. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
78
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over frozen Bundt cakes.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cabbage in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of water chestnuts dented. Educated operator on going through dented cans. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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 operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to fill pitcher.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with rice.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in freezer. Operator removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of onions stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
35
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with green onions in walk in cooking.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 1/2 lb cans of hoisin sauce rusted and observed one 6 lb can of garbanzo beans dented. Educated operator on dented/rusted cans. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by rice cookers. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator placed raw shrimp on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on main menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Provided operator with sign. Operator posted before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 84F (waited 3 minutes) at hand wash sinks in men's restroom and women's accessible bathroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed bamboo sushi bowl in use. Operator switched to food grade bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar, men's restroom, and women's accessible bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
26
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge.
How does Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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