BO SUSHI
13820 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 145, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 8573337021
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor under cooline grill. 4 live live roaches on floor by cookline reach in cooler. 4 live roaches on floor under chest freezer kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026038718 | Apr 28, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $400 |
| 5--2019029858 | Mar 4, 2019 | Jul 9, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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. One package of raw tuna in walk in cooler thawing out still inside packages and not cut or pierced. Item still frozen. Removed from packet by manger.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small frontline cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave.
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn/ loose cooler gaskets. Kitchen reach in cooler / make table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on sides of coolers and cook line equipment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on floor.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty portable fan in kitchen.
Apr 29, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler / make table with torn / loose gaskets prep line. By grill.
Apr 28, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered from rear outside kitchen then engaged in Food service activity without washing hands.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Unable to confirm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor under cooline grill. 4 live live roaches on floor by cookline reach in cooler. 4 live roaches on floor under chest freezer kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 54°. Noodles 53°. Raw shrimp 50°. 50°. Since 11 am. In reach in cooler / make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 54°. Noodles 53°. Raw shrimp 50°. 50°. Since 11 am. In reach in cooler / make table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple sharpening stones in frontline Hand Wash Sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler / make table with torn / loose gaskets prep line. By grill.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under chest freezer. Kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes packets on rood stuffs by rear rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease, food debris buildup under cookline, equipment, coolers, Dish machine line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair. Under cookline equipment, coolers, Dish machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple scoops in standing water 80°. Cookline
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn, loose cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler / make table. In kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive grease buildup on sides of fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen reach in coolers. Rear kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone clothing by utensils. Moved by manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles missing in rear prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn. Loose cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Medicine not labeled properly. Pain med on storage rack. Moved by manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop. Panko. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing by restaurant supplies. Moved by manager
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water 80°. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over ready to eat avocados in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in 2 door cooler opposite Dish machine in kitchen : Salads prepped 1hr before. 50°. 51°. 49°. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. Krab meat in packets 47-48°. Placed earlier today. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. Salads in small cooler at frontline sushi station. 50°. 50°. 50°. Placed earlier this morning 11 am. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some raw fish items on menu with no Reminder indicating raw. (Same menu in different parts have adequate description of same raw fish )
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Toasted sesame seeds placed on opened cardboard box. Moved by manager.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salads in small cooler at frontline sushi station. Not holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) to 41° or below. Significant Ice buildup around top freezer compartment. 50°. 50°. 50°. Placed earlier this morning 11 am. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. Foods in 2 door cooler opposite Dish machine in kitchen : ( air flow restricted due to shelvings Covered with plastics. ) Salads prepped 1hr before. 50°. 51°. 49°. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. Krab meat in packets 47-48°. Placed earlier today.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag, cell phone on dry goods shelf.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut cardboard used as scoop while toasting sesame seeds.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In use ice scoop in soiled water / bucket by ice machine. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 83°. Cook line utensils in standing water 80°.
Stored food not covered. Trays of uncovered prepped wontons in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 55°. Raw shrimp 55°. Tofu 60°. Sushi 58°. In reach in cooler / make table opposite grill. Items in cooler since this morning. Sushi rice at frontline made this morning about 11 am. (No time mark.) not discarded by 3 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 55°. Raw shrimp 55°. Tofu 60°. Sushi 58°. In reach in cooler / make table opposite grill. Items in cooler since this morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice at frontline made this morning about 11 am. (No time mark.) not discarded by 3 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice at frontline made this morning about 11 am. No time mark.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tank. Kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler / make table opposite grill not holding foods to 41° or below. Torn, loose gaskets to cooler opposite grill. Raw chicken 55°. Raw shrimp 55°. Tofu 60°. Sushi 58°. In reach in cooler / make table opposite grill. Items in cooler since this morning.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on packaged foods. Kitchen Moved by manager.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice in ice bin at wait-station. Moved by manager.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled container. Kitchen. Cleaned by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket at bottom of cooler opposite grill.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meats stored in shopping bags in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 bags of sushi rice made few days ago not discarded. Per Person In Charge was frozen. No date, no time mark. Raw beef 50°, raw chicken 48°. Cooked noodle 49°, garlic in oil :50° items in reach in cooler / make table opposite grill. Since this morning 11 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 50°, raw chicken 48°. Cooked noodle 49°, garlic in oil :50° items in reach in cooler / make table opposite grill. Since this morning 11 am. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. 2 bags of sushi rice made few days ago not discarded. Per Person In Charge was frozen. No date, no time mark.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, glass cleaner, next to single service Togo container. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pan of cooked rice on kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Replaced by manger.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler / make table opposite gill not holding foods to 41° or below. Torn, loose gaskets to reach in cooler opposite grill.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water 83°
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn, loose gaskets to reach in cooler opposite grill.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on for. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered tray of wontons in walk in cooler.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food Service employee cutting cucumbers with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Medicine not labeled properly. Personal medicine by clean plates. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gaskets. Kitchen unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 3 wet wipes on counter in : in kitchen. Moved by manager
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food prep employee used frontline Hand wash sink for Rinsing wet wipes. Manager intervened.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at Hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet turned off. Rear Hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in frontline small cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use spatula in Standing water at cookline. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled ice machine lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.