Eat SafelyIn Florida

FUJI

1950 SAN MARCO BLVD STE 101, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-438-8646

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612325
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
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. Cutting fish for sushi, and cutting cucumber for sushi, he put on gloves
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Observed employee using bare hands while cutting and touching cucumbers that will not be heated to a minimum of 145F. Establishment does not have an AOP. Operator discussed with employee and employee washed hands and put on gloves.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple fish in reach-in cooler and at sushi make station in direct contact with a non food grade paper towel. Observed food stored in direct contact of a non food grade recycled thank you bag in walk in freezer.
High priority/14-86-1
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6-1-26.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat shrimp and cooked eel in reach in freezer next to kitchen entry door way. Operator rearranged cooler to properly store foods. Also, raw salmon stored above ready to eat vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed bowl of salmon to properly store. Also, raw beef stored over ready to eat seaweed salad in walk-in-cooler. Operator rearranged to properly store raw beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp, sushi rolls, krab meat with cream cheese, raw salmon (47F-52F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated cooler was working fine during lunch. Operator closed lid and had employee clean fans in back of interior cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in service sink on front service line. Discussed with operator.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink on sushi make line not accessible for employees. Operator removed large cutting board and multiple containers blocking hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin of large ice machine and ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
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 flip top reach-in cooler across from grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 56F. Observed large build up of debris on fan covers in back interior of reach-in cooler. Operator started to have employee clean fan covers during this inspection.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple beverage containers on shelves next to sushi make station, on shelf at bag in box soda and other food storage shelves in kitchen. Operator removed employees beverages from the multiple areas.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal food in two reach-in coolers at sushi make station not identified and segregated from food being served to the public. Operator removed some of the foods to segregate.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belonging stored on top of microwave under sushi make station counter.operator removed purse to properly store.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in kitchen area missing/ in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of ginger stored on floor at front sushi make station. Operator removed bucket to properly store.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fronts of two timer bump bars near fryers and rice cookers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple ready to eat frozen foods stored in reach in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw frozen shrimp then she wrapped tray with krab and cream cheese, explained to him and he washed hands
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon on shelf above cucumber, employee rearranged cooler by sushi area
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it and employee filling water, hand sink in sushi area
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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. For one new sushi chef, has blank form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Also exterior, old build up on
Basic/16-03-4
Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves. Old build up on cardboard on shelf in upright freezer by sushi area, employee changed cardboard
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Raw fish in bag in reach in cooler at sushi area, employee took them out of bag
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blackish grooves on cutting board in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employe drink above prep cooler at cook line, employee placed it on bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler by soup next to soup, sushi area
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bucket with ginger at sushi area and by storage area, employee placed it on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin, employee removed it
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in cooler by cook line has old build up, employee cleaned it
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in prep sink leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On sushi area
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in back storage with powders, employee labeled it sugar and flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority6 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 26 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw shrimp then scooped cooked shrimp and grabbed krab to place in fryer, explained to him and he washed ands, krab reached 165f
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Container only washed and rinsed then used for cut carrots, explained and it was ran in dish machine,
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster strips in plastic wrap on shelf Danube veggie spring rolls, in box freezer by cook line, manager rearranged
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on interior of warmer by cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink blacked with cart, employee moved it, also hand sink at cook line with several things on it, manager removed them
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at sushi area, employee moved it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line, employee placed a roll
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For one employee here, Oliver, makes sushi
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for more than 2 months making sushi, Oliver
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On tempura flakes, employee removed cup,
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Raw fish, employee punctured it, sushi reach in cooler
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager couldn't find it
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Big cutting board with grooves on, in back prep area
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink at sushi area, employee covered it and put straw on
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above rice in bags, by ice machine, prep area, manager moved it
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sushi without beard guard, employee put one on
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking wontons with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Box with avocados on floor at sushi area, manager placed them on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface By cook line, also rust on shelves in walk in cooler
Basic/14-34-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with black build up inside sushi cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By grease trap next to walk in cooler
Basic/36-64-5
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. 44f raw tuna at sushi area, employee iced it down, 40min thawing, got to 40f
Basic/06-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On sushi area
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, employee added some chlorine, 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At sushi area
Basic/21-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container on shelf by server area, and shelf in back storage by walk in cooler, manager labeled it sugar and tempura
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed dirty dishes to load dish machine and then grabbed clean dishes, explained to him and he washed hands
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee had his cellphone on hand watching a video then started cutting washed ginger, explained to him and he washed hands
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 119f chicken on grill off, employee reheated it to 165f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of lid in box freezer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at sushi area, employee moved it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. For a couple of new employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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. Punctured by employee, explained that in January it has to be removed from the bag when it's taken out of freezer
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, sushi area, placed on bottom shelf
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. Employee food on shelf above customer food, employee rearranged
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Box with avocados, employee placed them on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Crack inside box freezer
Basic/14-36-5
Microwave with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink, employee placed one
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler and shelf for dry storage next to mop sink
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi area
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several in dry storage shelf, employee labeled them all
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority8 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw salmon then removed gloves grabbed plate and placed salmon on it, explained to him and he washed hands, employee grabbed raw shrimp then grabbed wonton to fry explained to him and he washed hands, wonton got to 158f
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above sauce, read in cooler at sushi bar, explained to her and she rearranged
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200ppm chl in bucket, test strip almost black, sushi area, explained to employee and she diluted it to 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
Intermediate/16-33-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In prep sink between dirty dishes and cooked rice, explained to him and he washed again in hand sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With boxes, hand sink by dish machine, employee moved them
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at sushi area, employee removed it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For new employee here
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by dish machine, employee placed some
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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. One expired in June 2024 and one employee here fir 3 months hasn't done the training
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Or cold, both closed in hand sink at sushi area, employee turned them on
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink by ice bin, employee discarded it
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food above customer food, employee rearranged
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Vinegar bag, employee placed it on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not posted, posted it by manager
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and vent in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in hand sink at sushi bar
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi bar
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
May 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw salmon then grabbed noddles to be cooked, explained to him and he heated them up to 160f, employee grabbed raw shrimp then scooped cooked shrimp, explained to him, both cooks washed hands
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna fell over avocado in sushi prep, employee separated contaminated avocado
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54f krab above fill line, employee rearranged
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Tempura batter, employee wrote time on
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88-123f cooked chicken on grill, employee reheated it to 165f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and container in it, handsink by dish washing area, employee moved them
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line, employee placed some
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee turned it on, hand sink, at front counter
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For crunchy at cook line
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved it to bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating and drinking on prep table, he moved to dining area
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal food on shelf above customer food in upright freezer, sushi area, employee rearranged
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep coller by cook line is torn
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bucket with cut lettuce and some boxes with food in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sushi rice liquid mix, employee moved handle up
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at cook line, employee placed one
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays in storage, employees inverted them
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in hand sink at front counter
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi area
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed hat on then he put on gloves to cut sushi fish, explained to him and he washed hands
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Cutting fish for sushi, and cutting cucumber for sushi, he put on gloves
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above krab, reac in cooler at sushi area, raw sushi rolls on shelf above edamame, prep cooler by cook line, employee rearranged
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. For sushi rice, finished cooking at 9:40am, employee wrote time on
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by shelf next to dish machine
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top of hand sink, sushi area, also plastic wrap box on top of hand sink at cook line, employee removed it
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For one employee that has no certificate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked shrimp not in procedure, manager wrote it down
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
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. One in 2022, and one doesn't have certificate, more than 2 months here
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at sushi area, employee turned it on from bottom,
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On soup in upright cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. A couple of open drinks above rotes bags, from counter area employee rearranged
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food, employee rearranged front counter cooler
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting fish, put on hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cut lettuce in bucket, walk inc poker, employee placed it on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employees placed them by dish machine to be washed
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by dish machine
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Sugar in storage area, employee covered it
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Gasket torn in prep cooler by cook line
Basic/14-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi area
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, labeled sugar, storage shelf
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For salmon farm raised, called provider and he sent letter
High priority/01D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna on shelf above cut cucumber, sushi reach in cooler, raw steak on shelf above noodles, upright cooler, kitchen, raw sushi rolls on shelf above egg rolls, employee rearranged
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55 krab on top of pre unit, explained time as public health control, mgr placed it in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet net to mop sin, mgr placed it
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Huaping Liu took test on 8/17/18,
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Wife of owner has been a mgr for long time, she stated
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink, sushi area, employee removed it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For one new employee at cook line
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 cooks and 4 sushi cooks and a couple of servers
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mgr opens both, hand sink at sushi area
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar and on spice, employee moved it
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Basic/50-09-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open on counter, sushi area, employee discarded it
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on top of boxes with food, employee moved it
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bucket with soy at sushi area, employee placed it on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Vinegar mix, employee moved handle out
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by prep area and by cook line, kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in sushi reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink at sushi area, mgr placed one
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi area
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery, sugar per employee, labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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