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SUSHI MAS

721 N FEDERAL HWY #8, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Last inspected Jan 15, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1625859
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
JAN 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Operator time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Observed 2 Employees enter prep area, put on gloves and begin working with food - sushi - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Prep area flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat fruit. Prep area flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat krab. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Operator time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Digital Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack by triple sink visibly soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/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/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 70F. Operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 150ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
The state's own report →
Jun 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items not marked on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2024 · Observed same. Both digital and paper menus. Admin Complaint
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Back room - triple door unit - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pineapple and carrots. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items not marked on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/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
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Provided Time a Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By triple sink. Water 79F.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Warning
Hot water Faucet handle not functioning at plumbing fixture - hand sink next to triple sink.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. 69F. Operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area. Operator made sanitizing solution and stored towels properly.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning

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.