STICKY RICE AND SUSHI
5885 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres FL 33463 · 954-512-3026
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...one live fly landing on fried onion ring. Operator killed fly and discarded food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025080645 | Nov 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2025065239 | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2025030081 | Feb 24, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $1,200 |
| 2--2024072831 | Oct 21, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2022005850 | Jan 4, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. In reach in cooler cough medicine stored on top of drinks, discussed with operator who removed medication.
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 handled container of raw pooled eggs and without washing hands employee prepared fried rice and plated customers food, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Hand washing paper towels used as liner for cheese wontons, discussed with operator who removed paper towels.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on cut cabbage (62F - Cooling) at 12:15 since 10:55 to 61F at 12:55, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in cooler.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located by back door interior has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer containers of food stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed products from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen at cook line tongs stored on oven door handle, discussed with operator who removed tongs.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Flip top cooler interior selves have rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Throughout kitchen multiple sauce and oil bottles not labeled, discussed with operator to label all bottles.
Nov 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area then handled clean equipment and utensils used to store/prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above teriyaki sauce in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved bacon.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on shelf with clean dishes. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor behind white chest freezer. Advised operator to remove clean and sanitize.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (Hamachi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour. Tempura shrimp, cut lettuce, cut tomato, sushi rice, pooled raw shell eggs, bean sprouts; time marked/held since 11:00am, not discarded as on 3:30pm. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour. Tempura shrimp, cut lettuce, cut tomato, sushi rice, pooled raw shell eggs, bean sprouts; time marked/held since 11:00am, not discarded as on 3:30pm. See stop sale.
Equipment drain line draining into hand wash sink. Hand washing sink next to sushi bar, drainage line from sushi bar cold holder draining in to handwashing sink. Operator moved drainage line out of hand wash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to sushi bar, drainage line from sushi bar cold holder emptied in to handwashing sink. Advised operator to move drainage line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened cream cheese, rehydrated rice noodles, bean sprouts, no date marking. Operator stated items held 2 days. Operator date marked.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (Hamachi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen on wall behind hand sink. 2 dead roaches under shelf on expo line.
Sep 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 handled broom on head on floor and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized Bowls, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish eggs stored in the same container as imitation krab meat, discussed with operator who separated products.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 60 rodent droppings on top of dish washing machine. In kitchen approximately 6 rodent droppings under ice machine next to dish machine. Discussed with operator, operator and employees began to clean and Sanitize areas.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide written procedures for Tempura shrimp, sushi rice, cooked rice noodles, held on time and properly time marked, discussed with operator and provided email copy of written procedures to operators email to print and fill out.
Feb 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs into wok and without washing hands employee handled clean to go container to plate food. Discussed hand washing with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer bag of raw pork stored stored over individually wrapped bags of rice. Operator corrected storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In sushi flip top cooler raw fish eggs ( masago ) stored above cooked shrimp and imitation krab meat. Operator corrected storage. In walk in cooler raw salmon stored above buckets of sauces. Operator corrected storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to flip top cooler bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out of cooler for approximately 1 hour operator moved products and back into reach in cooler to cool.
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. In kitchen on table cut lettuce identified on time is a public health control written procedures not properly time marked. Operator added time mark.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed with operator and provided print out of Big 6
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and provided clean up poster.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator unable to answer basic code question on employee health reporting requirements. Discussed with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in freezer containers of house made soups and sauces not date marked per operator products made yesterday and placed in freezer last night. Operator added date marking labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen containers with no handles used to portion and scoop flour, sugar and corn starch out of containers. Discussed with operator who replaced bowls with handle scoops.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen employee open cup of coffee stored directly above flip top cooler. Discussed with operator who moved drink.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler buckets of raw shrimp and sauces stored on floor discussed storage with operator who placed buckets on shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line spray bottle of sunflower seed oil, and Vegetable oil not labeled. Discussed with operator who added label.
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs with gloves and handled cooking equipment without changing gloves and washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over lemon juice in sushi bottom reach in cooler Raw shrimp over ginger dressing in walk in cooler Removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bagged Raw chicken and bagged raw beef in same container in walk in cooler
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 Sushi rice, rice, shrimp tempura not time marked Out less than four hours. Instructed operator to time mark
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in handsink at sushi station
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp at room temperature on floor by back door
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...one live fly landing on fried onion ring. Operator killed fly and discarded food.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.... Fried onion rigs stored directly paper bags. Operator discarded food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw beef, raw sea food with cooked rice, wonton in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp with cooked chicken wings contacted, raw beef, raw sea food above sauce at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...one live fly landing on fried onion ring.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....fresh garlic in oil 72F, shrimp 62F in kitchen, being held less than four hours. Employee discarded food.
Food stored on floor...several food cooked and raw on floor at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water at 75F less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit by the rice cooker. Operator removed. Spoons.
Stored food not covered...cooked chicken, noodles in walk in cooler.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer with no date marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour, sugar, rice, salt, and bread crumb bins. Operator removed and replaced with new handle scoops.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies restroom. Operator printed and posted sign.
Nonfood-contact surface (cooler door gaskets) soiled with food debris.
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.