Daruma
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Daruma has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The chef removed open drink from stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on cook line on floor. The cook removed sanitizer bucket from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in warewashing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
31B-04-4
64
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth napkins used to cover sushi rice behind the sushi bar.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage containers in the double door reach in cooler with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of buri stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in 78F standing water at the server station. Operator turned on the dipper well. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer for the glass counter top cooler behind the sushi bar nearest the drink station. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Behind the sushi bar and on the cook line. The wiping cloths were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 4/24. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food containers stored on the floor in front of dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at the sushi counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
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 the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food on the cook line. Observed the scoop handle used for cut onions not stored above the food in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed the scoop handle used for cut onions not stored above the food in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked rice in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the bowl from the rice. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
70
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator replaced the bucket of chlorine solution. After sanitizer solution was replaced it tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (54F - Cold Holding) on a prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the above foods have been held out of refrigeration for less than 1 hour. The operator added the foods to the existing time for public health control sheet along with a proper time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towels used to cover cut produce at the sushi bar.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large container of uncooked rice blocking access to the hand sink nearest the office. The operator moved the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled near the handwashing sink closest to the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. Observed thawed escolar not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the escolar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys, cell phones, and purse stored near clean equipment in multiple areas of the kitchen. The personal items were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing watches and bracelets. The employees removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of sugar stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use rice scoop stored in 79F standing water on the cook line. Observed in-use spoons stored in 58F standing water at the sushi bar. The utensils were removed from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed dishware dried with a towel/cloth after being removed from the dishmachine.
24-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line and at the sushi bar.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together on the cook line. The contents of the buckets were discarded and refilled with chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe on top of the dishmachine.
29-11-4
29
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over leafy greens in the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The operator properly stored the raw scallops. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut lettuce in the cooler in the wait station.
14-31-5
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. Observed an empty container of chlorine solution for the dishmachine. The operator replaced the empty container. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a black cart blocking access to the handwashing sink on the cook line near the office. The operator moved the cart making the hand sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher inside of the handwashing sink on the cook line near the office. The operator removed the pitcher from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink near the walk in cooler. The operator unclogged the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. The operator discarded the solution and replaced with a chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
35
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
39
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored on a shelf above the prep sink. Operator properly stored the ibuprofen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat asparagus in the reach in cooler on the cook line closest to the office. Operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed #10 can with no label in the dry storage area. Operator segregated the item for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for the handwashing sink behind the bar near the service station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed #10 can with no label in the dry storage area. Operator segregated the item for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored inside the reach in cooler between the shelf and the interior wall. Operator removed the knives from the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in-use ice scoops stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. Operator placed the ice scoops in clean buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed liquor bottles exposed to splash from the handwashing sink behind the bar near the service station.
08B-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on a wire rack next to bagged rice at the end of the cook line. Operator properly stored the employee purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used to scoop sugar on the front line. Operator removed the bowls from the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daruma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daruma on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daruma?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daruma.
How does Daruma compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Daruma most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Daruma's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Daruma have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Daruma 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daruma is inspected around two times per year on average.
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