Hana Sushi Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Hana Sushi Lounge seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lakewood Ranch restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed C02 not secured in back kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Oct 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2024
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing ready to eat food without a hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an opening to the outside at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food and oil stored on the floor in back hallway.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights in the kitchen missing shields. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers beginning to drip. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared on premise held in freezer for more than 24 hours without date marks.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink and black mold like substance on the ice drop tray.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed the rice and flour scooped with a bowl without a handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing ready to eat food without a hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an opening to the outside at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights in the kitchen missing shields. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers beginning to drip.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice removed from original packaging and not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling soiled utensils and door handles and then preparing ready to eat food without changing gloves. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink next to reach in cooler.
31B-02-4
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with gaps and light coming through at the bottom of the door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food and ice stored on the floor 8n the freezer and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixtures over dish area and hallway without light shields. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign in men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust coming through on white shelves in reach-in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop in the rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
41
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels in contact with ready-to-eat raw fish in sushi case. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Drain cover missing under three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in containers in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler and bag in the box in the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hana Sushi Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hana Sushi Lounge on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hana Sushi Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hana Sushi Lounge.
How does Hana Sushi Lounge compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
Hana Sushi Lounge most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has Hana Sushi Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hana Sushi Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hana Sushi Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hana Sushi Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hana Sushi Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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