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SUMO ASIAN KITCHEN

2873 -2875 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33328

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626175
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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. Raw open fish over ready to eat bread in freezer. Operator inverted foods
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 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. Raw open fish over ready to eat bread in freezer. Operator inverted foods
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top cooler cooked pork (43-49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food transferred from other cooler less than four hours ago. Observed food overfilled on unit. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator to print and fill
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In kitchen Ikon reach in freezer, portioned soup bases missing date mark when prepared.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2025 · Observed at callback inspection same. Frozen soups in freezer not date marked. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Container of tempura batter mix on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2025 · Observed at callback inspection same. Bucket of soy sauce and container of fryer oil on floor in prep area. Time Extended
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple items in sushi case in direct contact with standard paper towels. Employee replaced with wax paper.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In sushi counter single door freezer, non commercially wrapped raw salmon above open bags of edamame. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose on mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In kitchen True reach in cooler, open container of milk missing date mark when opened. Per employee, opened on 9-8. Employee added date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/ Person in Charge Tanya Devahastin Certified Food Manager Angsupha Knantanaph
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink beside dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In kitchen Ikon reach in freezer, portioned soup bases missing date mark when prepared.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint containers in bulk panko and cornstarch containers. Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash receptacle in women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In Atosa reach in freezer in kitchen, bag of employee food on same shelf with portioned public food items.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Container of tempura batter mix on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at sushi counter reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer by cook line, commercial shrimp tempura in standard printed plastic to go bag. Employee changed to clear food grade bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In True reach in cooler at front of kitchen, container of raw prepared beef on upper shelf above containers of kimchi, sauces, and other goods. Employee moved beef to Atosa cooler with other raw meats. 2) In front counter sushi case, tray with raw salmon for sushi on shelf above bottle sauce and container of cooked octopus. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Atosa reach in cooler at back of kitchen, prepared bag of raw chicken in container directly on top of bag of raw prepared beef. Employee moved chicken into its own pan for proper separation.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Boba pearls in kitchen missing time mark. Per manager prepared at 11:00am open. Time mark added by manager.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean plastic containers in hand sink beside fish machine. Manager removed containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink below service window in kitchen. Manager replaced soap bottle.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk rice containers. Employee removed cups.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5

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.