SUSHI PALACE
626 MARSH LANDING PKWY, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.285.8882
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023035424 | Feb 24, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $560 |
| 5--2021002072 | Dec 16, 2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | $200 |
| 5--2016036309 | Jul 26, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee child cough medicine stored in kitchen above pitcher of water served to public. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee handwashing station on cook line without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
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. Observed some employee food training expired.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle in sauce located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table near fryers. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table To fu (67F - Cold Holding). Employee placed in reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Certified Food manager for restaurant expired 2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Observed employees backpacks on bags of tempura. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces stored on floor in back room.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple foods lined with paper towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager placed in cooler from previous day. Employee removed noodles at 11am to clean cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of door.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple soy sauce buckets stored on floor of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles at 46F on flip top cooler on top of pans. Employee placed on cook line few hours prior. Employee removed and placed inside of reach in cooler. Observed in walk in cooler Cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding) Large mixing bowl of cream cheese( 51F- Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were just prepped and placed in cooler few hours prior and was out for restocking earlier. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Manager removed TCS items from cooler to place in different cooler.
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. See stop sale. Observed Sushi rice held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on sushi.
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Bottle of muscle medication on shelf over prep area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple fish in sushi bar lined with non food grade paper towels. Observed in reach in cooler meats lined with non food grade paper towels.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed large bottle of household pesticide under sink in sushi area. Manager stated he uses for ants outside. Manager removed bottle from premises.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles at 46F on flip top cooler on top of pans. Employee placed on cook line few hours prior. Employee removed and placed inside of reach in cooler. Observed in walk in cooler Cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding) Large mixing bowl of cream cheese( 51F- Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were just prepped and placed in cooler few hours prior and was out for restocking earlier. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. Manager removed TCS items from cooler to place in different cooler.
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. See stop sale. Observed Sushi rice held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on sushi.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
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/ Observed at start of inspection no certified food manager on duty. Manager arrived stated he had to make a pick up.
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. Observed some employee required training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of door.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food buckets containing soy sauce stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray cans Raid Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only in kitchen under dish machine. Manager removed and discarded spray cans of Raid.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pan of raw pork stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager removed raw pork from over vegetables and stored properly stated the pork was for employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding) siting on top of pan in flip top cooler. Manager removed from top of cooler and placed inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays stored in hand washing sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed trays from hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing window cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Oct 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container located in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed raw chicken stored in to go multiple carry bags. Manager stated that chicken was for employees. Observed Cardboard on top of freezer coolers used to line food-contact.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Manager removed and stored outside of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Manager removed raw shell eggs and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles in flip top cooler at 57F. Manager stated that noodles were cooked at 11:00am. Employee placed noodles inside reach in cooler.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed establishment using spray bottles of hydrogen peroxide used to clean tables without a chemical test kit to to ensure proper sanitization. Manager used chlorine sanitizer until he is able to purchase proper test kit for hydrogen peroxide.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor throughout kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled on cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
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.