SUSHI GARDEN
4268 OLDFIELD CROSSING DR STE 106, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 904-419-7588
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small insect on make table lids. Cleaned by manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018051326 | Aug 21, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice at server area. Person in charge removed.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels utilized to line food containers, wrap fish.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Person in charge unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for salmon purchased fresh. Person in charge called supplier and provided parasite destruction letter by end of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored on covered bucket of sauce. Raw chicken case stored over cases of soup base. Person in charge began rearranging.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash one gloved hand, one unloved hand at triple sink with no soap, then return to cookline and handle food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four packages of tuna thawed still in Rop packaging with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under main kitchen hand wash sink (2), two hose bibbs and back mop sink missing vacuum breakers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with debris accumulated at main makeline, moveable board at back kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in sushi hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. Observed employee fill pitcher at back hand wash sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on menu topped with fish eggs and or smoked salmon missing disclosure. The following menu items were observed to be missing the disclosure 05, 08, 21, P9. Under cooked rolls 06, 12, 14,15,18,22, 28, 29. Under deep fried 08. Under sashimi Fish roe, smoked salmon. Also, blackboard special missing disclosure.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds sushi rice, krab, tobiko on time, person in charge unable to provide time paper work. Inspector provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired between 8.2025, 10.2025.
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. See stop sale. Observed four packages of tuna thawed still in Rop packaging with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on floor of walk in cooler. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge began raising.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled blue colored chemical spray bottle at side kitchen. All purpose cleaner. Marked by manger.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepped seafoods, ready to eat fish, not date marked.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean ladle stored by kitchen Hand Wash Sink towels dispenser. Moved by manager.
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. Packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler, still frozen, still inside packages and not cut or pierced. Person In Charge removed fish items from packets.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Plate of personal food over restaurant foods, eggs, in side kitchen cooler. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Wrapped frozen beef on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen salmon thawing at room temperatures in rear kitchen. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef over box oranges in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. Table cleaner.
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. Frozen tuna with labeling requirements that it be removed from packaging before thawing not removed as required. Items still frozen at prep line. Person In Charge removed items from vacuum sealed bags.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food items in side kitchen cooler above restaurant foods. Cut Mellon over oranges. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Storage rack.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms, celery over carrots in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 ground tuna thawed without bag being cut. Labeling indicates item to be cut. Stop sale issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Sanitizer, on ice machine. Moved by manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. 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. 3 ground tuna thawed without bag being cut. Labeling indicates item to be cut. Stop sale issued.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored in between equipment. Moved by manager
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over equipment handle. Moved by manager
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine. 0ppm. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket. 100 ppm after.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items placed about 11 am : Walk in cooler : Raw beef 47°, raw shrimp 46°. Moved by manager to another cooler. Items in reach in cooler / make table. Raw chicken 48°. Raw shrimp 47°. Butter. 49°. Items moved to another cooler.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear employee restroom door left open.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler / make table in second prep area not holding foods to 41° or below.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in cabinet at frontline prep line. Cleaned by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Multiple.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Sushi line employee handing Ready to eat foods, cooked shrimp with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. Rear door prep employee handling Ready to eat foods, shrimp, with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small insect on make table lids. Cleaned by manager.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door left open. Closed by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear door near pasta boiler area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters at side prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between equipment. Moved by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs over handle. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons in standing water 70°. Wait station.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dish Machine chlorine 400 + ppm. Manager intervened. Adjusted level.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Blue chemical. Wait station. Marked by manager.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear bathroom door let open.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop to portion cooked rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear prep line. Cleaned by manager.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before prep.
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.