State inspectors issued a warning to Ninja Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Collier County after finding live pests and improper food storage during a visit on March 27, 2026. The restaurant, located at 2371 Vanderbilt Beach Road #701 in Naples, was required to have a follow-up inspection to ensure safety standards were met.
While the restaurant holds a 4.2-star rating from 595 Google reviews for its casual hibachi and sushi, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation found several issues that needed immediate attention.
Inspectors found a total of seven violations at the establishment. These included two high-priority violations, four intermediate violations, and one basic violation. High-priority violations require the most attention because they can directly cause major issues, including food poisoning or injuries.
HIGH-PRIORITY VIOLATIONS FOUND:
According to state records, the inspector discovered high-priority violations, related to a live cockroach crawling in a handwashing sink, and found raw fish stored dangerously above food that was already cooked and ready to serve.
The inspector found live roach activity at the server station. One live cockroach was spotted inside the handwashing sink, which is a major safety concern because pests can carry harmful bacteria onto surfaces where clean hands and dishes are handled.
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in the handwashing sink by the server station area,” the inspection report said.
The kitchen staff also stored raw animal food incorrectly. Raw salmon was found sitting overcooked eel, and raw tuna was placed above ready-to-eat sauces and imitation Krab. This is dangerous because juices from raw fish can drip onto food that will not be cooked again, potentially spreading germs that cause illness.
Meanwhile, the intermediate violations focused on cleanliness and record-keeping. Inspectors noticed bar mats sitting inside a handwashing sink, which prevents employees from cleaning their hands properly. The restaurant also lacked a chemical test kit to check if their cleaning supplies were strong enough to kill germs.
Additionally, the staff failed to put date labels on house-made Krab Rangoons, and a paper towel dispenser was jammed at one of the sinks. The single basic violation involved soda cans being stored directly on the floor in the bar area rather than on shelves.
The subsequent callback follow-up inspection on March 30 showed the restaurant complied, as it met inspection standards with one remaining previous violation still showing.
Disclaimer: These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. Each inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. Information is updated weekly or you can search for the most recent records for a particular establishment using the DBPR Online Services.
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