SUSHI HOUSE
5818 STIRLING RD, Hollywood FL 33021 · 7184906061
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flying insects flying around mop sink and three compartment sink. Employee killed 2. Employee killed two.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Establishment holds sushi rice on time as a public health control. Sushi rice not time marked, operator states sushi rice was made 2 hours ago, operator time marked to be discarded at end of 4 hours
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to fill up container with water, discussed with operator, employees
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing red substance in dry storage not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle containers used to dispense rice, sugar. Operator removed
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit blocked by ladders. Operator removed ladders
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Wasabi stored in direct contact in plastic handle thank you bag at sushi line, operator moved to food grade container
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Provided to operator
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 on TPHC at sushi line, sushi rice time marked 2pm-6pm. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided written plan to operator
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon, krab stick thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. In use table top fryers no hood system
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon served under consumer advisory stored above ready to eat cucumber at sushi line, operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (113F - Hot Holding). Per operator sushi rice was prepared 1.25 hours ago. Sushi rice not time marked and no written plan available for time as a public health control. Provided written plan, operator filled out at time of inspection. Operator time marked sushi rice to be discarded at the end of 4 hours
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. Not provided for any employees. All employees on duty at time of inspection. Provided to operator. Employees and manager filled out at time of inspection
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryers in use no hood system
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizing of utensils done. Per operator, items are washed, rinsed and then placed to be air dried. Inspector informed operator of the proper washing procedure.
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. Observed no proof of training for Adina I and Julio P.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container stored in prep table at front counter. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler at pizza station.
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizing of utensils done. Per operator, items are washed, rinsed and then placed to be air dried. Inspector informed operator of the proper washing procedure.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flying insects flying around mop sink and three compartment sink. Employee killed 2. Employee killed two.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed feta cheese expired March 30, 2024. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed feta cheese opened more than 24hours not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold spoon. Employee removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed no proof of training for Adina I and Julio P.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container stored in prep table at front counter. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler at pizza station.
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