FUSION SUSHI
1550 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904.636.8688
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021059084 | Dec 8, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 | $400 |
| 5--2016013743 | Mar 14, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 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. Food service employee handling salads with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Cooked rice 67°. Egg rolls 67°. Dumplings 66°. Shrimp dumplings 67°. Raw chicken 66°. Raw beef 66°. Shrimp sticks 65°. tofu 66° 2) miso soup 80°. 2 containers (overnight temperatures) stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures) : Cooked rice 67°. Egg rolls 67°. Dumplings 66°. Shrimp dumplings 67°. Raw chicken 66°. Raw beef 66°. Shrimp sticks 65°. tofu 66°
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. miso soup 80°. 2 containers (overnight temperatures) stop sale issued.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen. All purpose cleaner. / degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoops in spices.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling vents. Kitchen. Rear kitchen.
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. Unopened / uncut Frozen ahi in walk in cooler. Fish removed from packets by manger.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler insulation. Walk in cooler.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Food service employee washed hands with no soap. Manager intervened.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 Packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced. Stop sale issued.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine. All purpose cleaner/ degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Oven handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at rear kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage containers on food preparation table. Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled walk in cooler floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at rear kitchen. Soiled hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered miso paste, butter in walk in cooler.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Dish washer handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean without washing hands.
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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm.
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 onions, carrots for later use with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs : ambient 79°. Rear kitchen. Moved by manager. Placed about 1 pm.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer unaware of correctly operating Dish machine and sanitizing methods.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine Hand Wash Sink blocked by large pans.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. Found later.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 Food service employee onsite with no Certified Food Manager present. Arrived later.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep tables. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items, shoes, over / on single service, food bags.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors under cook line. Soiled floors under equipment. Soiled walk in cooler floors.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Soiled interior of microwave and oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at multiple areas. Soiled cooler gaskets. Frontline.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior or reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor. Multiple.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered miso paste., sauce in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in sink standing water. 44°. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at multiple Hand Wash Sinks. Rear kitchen and prep area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoops for rice. Spices.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors walk in cooler, Prep area, frontline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen and rear prep throughout.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior multiple coolers. Frontline. Prepline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Single service items on floor. Rear storage.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining Hand Wash Sink drain. Rear prep Hand Wash Sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 3 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen frontline.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 315 W FORSYTH ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks in kitchen, employee placed some
No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep room hand sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One restroom
Ceiling tile missing. A couple in kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand sink in prep room
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In one door cooler
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at multiple Hand Wash Sink stations.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. Plus sticky oven handle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Minor Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in rear kitchen and prep line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at multiple areas. Kitchen
Stored food not covered. Uncovered batter in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in standing water rear kitchen. Moved by manager
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar, spice containers.
Feb 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/ Expired Food manager certification. 4/23
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food service employees onsite with no certified food manager present
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 315 W FORSYTH ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at prep area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Ceiling tile missing. By hand sink in prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage by warmer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar
Plumbing system in disrepair. One missing leg in mop sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler at bar
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 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. Multiple employees handling soiled counters, shelves equipment then engaged in food preparation activity without washing hands. Manager intervened.
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. Employee touching cooked sushi rice with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine under heavily soiled deflector plate. 20 lbs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over Single Service chopsticks. Moved by manager
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/ Expired Food manager certification. 4/23
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine blocked by multiple food container lids in sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food service employees onsite with no certified food manager present
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavily Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen. Stop sale issued.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls used as scoop in foods.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile by ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sponsor in standing water 70°. Wait station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven. (not in use)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of ice machine lid. Soiled exterior of rice cooker.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not functioning. Not adequately flushing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black wall by Dish Machine.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 315 W FORSYTH ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employees entered from outside and did not wash hands. Manager intervened.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to cleaned plates. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at frontline
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.multiple food container lids in rear Hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing towel at rear Hand wash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of coolers. By walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of miso In Walk in cooler.
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.