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FANCY SUSHI AND GRILL

251 3 ST, Neptune Beach FL 32266

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats57
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614967
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen 1 flying insect around sushi bar
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

15 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Raw beef (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated employees have been in and out of cooler. Manager placed raw beef in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen table blocking hand washing sink next to chemical dish machine. Manager moved table during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand sink next to ware washing without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Basic/22-20-5
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. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 45F. Took multiple temperatures of unit.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board deeply grooved located on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sushi area rice spoon in container of standing water. Manager removed spoon from water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use towel under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. 3 compartment sink sanitizer at 100ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) in container on top of pans in reach in cooler. Employee removed and placed in walk in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler Raw beef (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in stainless pan filled above lip of pan. Employee removed some of raw beef from pan, and placed excess in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed large buckets of sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons in water at 124F. Employee turned temperature of crock pot up.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 Compartment sink at 100ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice used for drinks. Employee removed container from ice bin.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used to line raw tuna located in walk in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
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. Observed sushi rice held on time control without date / time mark. Manager placed time mark on sushi rice brought out at 11 am when they opened.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
High priority/03F-02-5/
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on hot water tank threaded hose Bibb without back flow device.
High priority/29-34-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 110F. Manager placed utensils in stainless pan.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket in sushi area stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense food on cook line. Manager provided cup with handle for food on cook line.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on top of chemical dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauce stored on floor throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in food storage area. Manager removed and stored rice properly and will work on buckets.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in small crockpot at 105F. Manager removed utensils and will change water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Operator to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Still the same at callback Time Extended
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen 1 flying insect around sushi bar
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Not observed at callback. Time Extended
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple TCS foods lined with paper towels throughout sushi bar and walk in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Observed establishment received proper food grade liner for meats. Time Extended
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over Tuna in walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Not observed at callback Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler flip top Raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (53F - Cold Holding). Both items were over filled not inside pan in flip top. Employee removed excess meat and noodles and placed inside reach in cooler. Observed in walk in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cut raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Tuna (48F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager stated employees were in and out of cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Observed all TCS foods in walk in cooler at 42F and below. Observed cooked noodles in reach in cooler at 68F. Manager stated the noodles were cooked and placed on flip top at 12:00pmAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in dining table in dining area. 1 dead roach in light lense on cook line. 2 dead roaches in hallway near high chairs. Employee was able to clean up all but the roach in light lense.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Observed 1 dead roach in dining area. Time Extended
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Operator to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen 1 flying insect around sushi bar
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple TCS foods lined with paper towels throughout sushi bar and walk in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over Tuna in walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler flip top Raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (53F - Cold Holding). Both items were over filled not inside pan in flip top. Employee removed excess meat and noodles and placed inside reach in cooler. Observed in walk in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cut raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Tuna (48F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager stated employees were in and out of cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Observed sushi rice and shrimp tempura being held on time control without time mark. Manager stated the rice and tempura was made about an hour ago. Manager placed time marks on both sushi rice and shrimp tempura.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to Dish machine blocked by table unable to wash hands. Employee moved table over so hand wash station not blocked.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 4 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in dining table in dining area. 1 dead roach in light lense on cook line. 2 dead roaches in hallway near high chairs. Employee was able to clean up all but the roach in light lense.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in food preparation area on top of chest freezer. Observed employee drink stored on prep table shelf. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple soy sauce buckets stored on floor in kitchen. Observed pans of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in sushi bar. Employee removed and placed sanitizer bucket correctly on top of another bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed employee using paper towels to wrap raw tuna. Manager had employee wrap in wax wrap, and then paper towels.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Raw tuna (54F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Beef steak (52F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 43F. Manager stated the employees were organizing in walk in cooler earlier and had door open.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. Observed Krab tempura being held on time control without time mark. Manager placed time on chart.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled along sides and behind splash guard.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in sushi area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed cut lettuce and vegetables stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed box of medicine above cooked rice. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner above large bowl of cooked rice. Manager removed and stored properly.
High priority/41-07-4
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 Dish machine at 0ppm. Operator will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over unwashed mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw fish from over mushrooms. Observed raw chicken in walk-in cooler over ready to eat bucket of sauce. Manager removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Observed sushi rice and shrimp tempura being held on time control without time mark. Manager provided time mark for both sushi and shrimp tempura.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens.
Intermediate/53A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bag of flour with no handle used to dispense.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on fliptop cooler deeply grooved and stained. Employee turned cutting board over to use non grooved and stained cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep counter.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket on cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.