SAIKO SUSHI
693 THIRD ST N, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 8 visits since August 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.
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed small flying insect device stored on sushi roller. Manager removed and stored insect device properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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 time mark. Manager placed time on board.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on threaded Bibb with hose installed.
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. Observed no proof of employee health agreement forms. Inspector provided copy of employee health agreement forms.
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.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent located in back room dusty.
Food stored on floor. Observed water softener salt stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on floor of kitchen and service area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line floor soiled behind equipment.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior of ice machine with surface rust.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed tempura lined with paper towels. Manager will remove paper towels and line with wax.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn on coolers on cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager cut package of tuna.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining at bottom of exit door of kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed small flying insect device stored on sushi roller. Manager removed and stored insect device properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single service items in hallway before kitchen stored on floor.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in back room near mop sink not secured. Manager will place cord on tank to secure.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach coolers on cook line with torn door gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining at bottom of back door from outside.
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. See stop sale. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control without time mark. Manager placed time mark on sushi rice and Tempura in hot case.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Multiple CO2 Tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured CO2 Tanks during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed and stored properly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen in disrepair.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up at 0ppm for chlorine. Manager remade solution to 100ppm.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple pesticide strips of fruit fly barpro hanging from sink on cook line. Manager voluntarily discarded pesticide strips.
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. Cooked eel, shrimp, and rice held under time control not properly time marked on cook line. Manager stated eel and shrimp was cooked 20 minutes ago and rice 2 hours ago. Reviewed proper use of time control with manager.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard box is being reuse to stored togo dressings in front sushi burrito cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Sushi cooler has a torn gasket Main stand alone prep reach in cooler in back prep area has a torn gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Drill stored on condiment shelf in back prep area. Manager properly stored drill.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels stored on prep counter on cook line. Manager properly stored wet towels.
Aug 16, 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.