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FUJI SUSHI & SEAFOOD BUFFET

985 HWY 98 EAST UNIT B & C, Destin FL 32541

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5603798
Grade history
FEB 24
MAR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw cut- shredded beef stored over wantons
High priority/08A-17-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015003203Dec 3, 2014May 14, 2015$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. 0 ppm chlorine x2 attempts.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler #1 Unpasteurized shell eggs over ready to eat pasta salad.
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged raw chicken over beef and shrimp and Ready to eat packaged fries.
High priority/08A-17-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen ice machine deflector and walls.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Boxed wall at main electrical box next to triple sink in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line and walk in coolers and freezer.
Basic/36-06-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple make bars and cold hold units on cook line. Shelving in walk in coolers and freezer.
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. #1 Walk in cooler ( proteins ) under shelving and Walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen fluorescent ceiling light.
Basic/38-01-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Line Make bars ( interior food contact surfaces ) and walk-in cooler / freezer shelving.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Trays of frozen wantons in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dumplings stored in Walmart plastic bag and stored in glass reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near mop sink blocked with pallet, box and fan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice stored in bottom of hand wash sink in wait station,
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines heavily soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in raw beef in kitchen at make bar.
Basic/14-01-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee plate of fish stored in upright glass cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler interior door rusted and has exposed insulation toward bottom of door.
Basic/14-36-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units and walk in coolers/ Freezer.
Basic/05-09-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink stored in upright freezer.
Basic/12B-13-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink faucet near hibachi station wrapped in plastic. Cook stated technician has been called.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in wait station near tea urn and hand wash sink, wok station, and hibachi station on food cart.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp, wontons and breaded chicken stored in upright freezer not covered. Noodles, crab meat and egg rolls stored in walk in cooler not covered. Breaded shrimp stored in walk in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Glass Reach in freezer - dumplings, salmon, shrimp no labels.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw cut- shredded beef stored over wantons
High priority/08A-17-6
Ready to eat food cross contamination. See stop sale. Walk in cooler #2 Ready to eat leaf Greens Shredded lettuce/ cabbage stored in reused cardboard raw chicken box. Direct contact of leafy greens with stained cardboard observed
High priority/01B-12-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in coolers and cook line shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm chlorine Sanitizer container empty changed during the inspection. Corrected 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen cook line hand wash sink Cleared during the inspection
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated of dust, or mold-like substance. Dining rooms Multiple AC vents and return registers. Addressed with operator Operator states vents will be cleaned at closing.
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi bar hand wash sink. Restocked during the inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. National Registry Food Handlers Training not dated. Confirmed current training with operator / Cards to be dated.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At deflector and side wall
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware wash floor
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line rice scoop in standing water 66F
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Walk in cooler interior/shelves lined with soiled cardboard. Accumulated soil and residues observed. Walk in coolers 1 &2
Basic/22-16-4
Wood / wall with water damage at wooden box containing electrical panels next to triple sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef observed on speed rack stored in walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
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/ Hui Zhang 9/13/18 Second CFM on duty
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler #1 Seafood salad less than 7 days.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflectors observed soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Sushi bar One bamboo mat observed.
Basic/14-08-4
Cardboard used to line walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-45-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex kitchen bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen rice scoops water 73F
Basic/10-07-4
Kitchen preparation table bottom shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Construction drill ( RIDGID ) with attached mixing head observed in kitchen
Basic/14-47-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Make line preparation table
Basic/14-20-4

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.