FUJI SUSHI
13740 BEACH BLVD STE 109, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904-992-8998
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Four dead roaches / insects observed on sticky tape device in back storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014053130 | Dec 19, 2014 | Jan 23, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. Unable to license during this inspection and guests being served during inspection.
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at triple sink unable to reach sinks on left and right, only the center sink.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used in direct contact with fish that is wrapped in the paper towel. Discussed with operator. Also, observed raw chicken stored in direct contact with non food grade recycled thank you bag in reach in freezer next to dishwashing machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over squirt bottles of ready to eat sauces in reach-in cooler across from grill. Also, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat tofu in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw shelled eggs to properly store. Also, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat dumplings in reach in freezer next to dishwashing machine. Operator removed raw shrimp to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple portable cutting boards stored across from dishwashing machine soiled/ stained.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal belongings stored on misc foods in dry food storage hall. Operator removed employees jackets and bags to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a couple of filters in hood area above stove in disrepair. Also, multiple gaskets on reach-in cooler across from grill and in sushi make station torn/ in disrepair. Also, top of reach in deep freezer across from dishwashing machine rusted/ peeling.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape stored over bags of rice near storage area near mop sink. Operator removed fly tape.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of vinegar stored on floor in back storage hall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closure on door of women's restroom disconnected.
Sep 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple vegetables in direct contact with non food grade paper towels in reach-in cooler across from grill. Also, non food grade paper towels in direct contact of fish and shrimp at fish display cooler at sushi make station.
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee cooking chicken placed on rice and said it was done, chicken temped at 124F. Employee placed chicken back on grill to cook to more than 165F
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating and drinking, then touched clean equipment at reach-in cooler without washing hands. Discussed with operator.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple vegetables in direct contact with non food grade paper towels in reach-in cooler across from grill. Also, non food grade paper towels in direct contact of fish and shrimp at fish display cooler at sushi make station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over ready to eat cucumbers, and raw tuna stored over cooked asparagus in reach-in cooler at sushi make station. Also, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat tofu in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw fish stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed incorrectly stored foods to properly store during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. imitation crab meat, raw salmon (45F-46F - Cold Holding) on counter at sushi make station. Chef left both foods out during lunch with an ice pack underneath product. Also, imitation crab meat (50F - Cold Holding) at front service station. Small ice pack stored under container of imitation crab meat. Discussed with operator that food needs to be surrounded by ice to keep in temp if ice pack doesn't fully keep it cold. Chef placed both items in reach-in cooler to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried sushi rolls (128F - Hot Holding) at fryer. Discussed with operator the proper temp and that they needed to be reheated to a minimum of 165F or cooled to 41F. She was going to have cook reheat when he came back into kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line, portable cutting boards in warewashing area and sushi making station soiled/ stained. Also, ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Also, underside of soda nozzles at soda machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand wash sink at sushi make station to wash wet cloth. Also, employee washed utensils at hand wash sink at sushi make station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at sushi make station. Operator replenished paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at sushi make station. Also, soap dispenser at hand wash sink near mop sink unable to dispense soap. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food safety certificates have name very faded/ unlegible.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three Squeeze bottles containing toxic substance stored on shelf across from dishwashing machine. Operator discarded all three bottles of cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at large ice machine and interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine soiled.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Four dead roaches / insects observed on sticky tape device in back storage area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closure not functioning at doors for both men's and women's restroom,.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in back storage room and above walk-in-cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white stand up reach-in freezer next to dishwashing machine torn. Also, top exterior of reach in deep freezer across from dishwashing machine in disrepair/ rusted/ chipped.
Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls throughout kitchen, warewashing area, sushi making station soiled. Floor next to reach-in cooler at closed end of sushi make station has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in back room near mop sink. Also, box with avocados stored on floor at sushi making station. Operator removed both foods to properly store.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has acculturation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers/ reach in freezers on cook line and sushi station soiled. Exterior of cabinets in sushi making station soiled. Also, drain cover under prep sink at cook line has accumulation of debris. Also, curtains used as door leading into kitchen and into sushi make station soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed wet wiping cloths to properly store.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used as a liner for multiple fish, salmon, vegetables on cook line reach-in cooler and sushi making station and in walk-in-cooler. Discussed with operator.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat juices in reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill. Operator removed raw fish and raw shelled eggs to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector in large ice machine next to soda dispensing machine soiled. Also, one soda nozzle at end of soda dispensing machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near walk-in-cooler used to store miscellaneous utensils. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in sushi making station. Operator replenished paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles above walk-in-cooler missing/ in disrepair.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from women's waste receptacle.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Bucket with fish and lettuce stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Lower wall in hall area leading to back door damaged/ in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in deep freezer across from dishwashing machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line heavily soiled with food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front service station. Operator added chlorine to bucket and retested at 100ppm.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. seafoods.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by multiple utensils / pans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frontline Hand Wash Sink used for rinsing cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no problem thermometer available. Has a cooking thermometer only.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash 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.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in front corner of kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover. Mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Foods in containers on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of cooked noodles placed on floor sunder rear Hand Wash Sink and net to mop sink.Moved by manager
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 handled dirty plates and then grabbed clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator had Employee wash hands
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel in direct contact with vegetables and fish in reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator started to remove paper towels from foods.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat tofu and ready to eat lettuce in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed tofu and cut lettuce to properly store.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked shelled egg stored with other shelled eggs. Operator removed cracked egg. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on reach in freezer and green cutting board in prep area across from dishwashing machine heavily soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen area used to store utensils and tools. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice bin soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense noodles on cook line. Operator removed bowl from noodles
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above the water heater area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on multiple boxes of food in back storage hallway area. Operator removed jackets and backpack from boxes of food to properly store.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen/ cook line area missing/ in disrepair. Also, wall near dishwashing machine in disrepair/ separating.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in back hallway storage area.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Wet wiping cloths are stored in bucket at front counter area with bleach and soap mixed together. Discussed with operator and having them in separate buckets. Operator asked employee to remake sanitizing solution.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Observed Sushi Rice being held on time control without time mark. Manager placed time mark on sushi rice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with containers stored inside of sink. Manager removed containers from hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink at sushi area without soap. Manager provided soap for hand washing station.
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. Observed employee training expired for some employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machine soiled with mold-like substance on the interior of unit.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Manager proceeded to place ceiling tiles in.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen deeply grooved.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed mop sink missing drain cover. Manager found cover and placed over drain.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored on top of prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed employee place pan of sushi rice on floor and stir the rice. Manager explained to employee that rice must be on prep table. Employee removed rice from floor and properly stored.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength and mixed with soap. Manager replaced with just chlorine and water. Inspector Retested solution at 100ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager placed crate under sanitizer bucket.
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