SUSHI CAFE
2025 RIVERSIDE AVE #201, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 9043842888
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on trash can in sushi prep area. Manager killed roach.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White to go bags used to store raw chicken in walk in cooler. Paper towel used to line pan of salmon in sushi prep area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef and chicken stored in a bin together, manager properly stored food items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red bucket stored in hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with food debris on cooks line.
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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. Vacuum sealed partially frozen Tuna stored in bowl, spoke with manager about proper thawing of ROP fish. Manager removed fish from vacuum packaging. Tuna packaging indicated remove from package and thaw under refrigeration.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid on Rice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cooks line and sushi prep area.
Jun 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used to line prepped food containers.
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. No time marking on Precooked sushi, employee wrote time marking during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled on drink machine.
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. Per manager the folder with certifications have been misplaced. She will order new books and complete the training again.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris on kitchen ceiling
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on kitchen floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled with dust in walk in cooler, gaskets on walk in cooler soiled with a mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Two cases of chop sticks stored on floor.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade napkin used to wrap salmon in the walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on trash can in sushi prep area. Manager killed roach.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with a black mold like substance.
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. Per owner he may have taken the folder home. He will contact inspector once he locate his training certificates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup used to scoop Rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food splattered on ceiling above ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Container or prepped sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing Above warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in the walk in cooler Grease build up and food debris on exterior on cooking equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor near sushi bar in dining area.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in sushi prep area.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line clear container where tuna is stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with black mold like substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Purple spray bottle solution stored on rolling cart.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup used to scoop rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on Small toaster oven door handle in sushi prep area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in kitchen and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris on ceiling in kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items in Sushi bar without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Cases of Oil and soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in walk in cooler. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Clam shell food storage containers stored on floor.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on Ice chute at drink machine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Small reach in cooler near hand sink is soiled with food debris and grease
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris on ceiling tiles in prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on shelf above flip top cooler next to dry seasonings
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler in sushi area
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on floor near fryers
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in Ware washing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan covers in the walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor in dining area near sushi bar.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket used for wiping cloth sanitizer is stored on floor near drink machine
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser near drink machine
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1,2024
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee training certificates are expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large clear cup used to scoop Flour
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris on ceiling tile
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on floor near fryers, container of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood suppression system
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop Touching fried flour (crunchy)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in cooler and walk in cooler Exterior of small back cooler is soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned small black cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ice machine at Drink station
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizing wiping cloth bucket stored on floor near drink machine, employee properly stored bucket
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager clean up procedures.
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. No proof provided, emailed employee reporting form to manager. All employees signed form during inspection
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employee training certificates expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance stored in a chemical spray bottle used to clean tables.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop rice
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food items with no hair restraint.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Extra large Wooden bowl used to cook sushi rice
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above cooking equipment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing above prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on walk in cooler Exterior of cooking equipment is soiled with food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag of single service food containers stored on floor In sushi bar area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping stored on prep table when not in use
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (81F - Cold Holding) stored on counter per employee tofu was on the counter for 30-40 minutes, employee put tofu in an ice bath to cool Sushi bar; salmon (48F - Cold Holding); eel (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) food items are held in sushi display cooler. Per employee food items were restocked after lunch rush. Manager put bags of ice in sushi bar to help circulate cold air
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. No written plan for vomiting and diarrheal clean up, emailed operator clean up form during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with a black mold like substance
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/ 5 employees presently working with food products no certified manager present
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. No proof provided at inspection, emailed operator employee reporting form
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop Rice and ice at drink machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expiring in 2022 is posted on wall
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on shelf where clean dishes are stored
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf Above flip top cooler, employee beverage stored on shelf above dish machine. Manager discarded drinks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor in Sushi area
Food stored on floor. Containers of Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters missing on hood suppression system
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching Tempura crunch, employee removed spoon
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in standing Water 80F, manager discarded water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on lights in kitchen area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris in kitchen area, black mold like substance on walk in cooler gasket
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on Blue cutting board when not in use
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket Sanitizing solution stored floor near drink machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance employee labeled container Flour
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.