SUSHI ROCK & GRILL
525 E ALTAMONTE DR, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407-509-8888
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. -3 small flying insects near hand wash sink in wait station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on top of dishwasher. Removed.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towel in bottom of roe container, under diced vegetables on rack in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon above cooked chicken, shrimp in walk-in cooler. -raw chicken over dumplings.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -escolar on menu as white tuna in White Tuna Truffle, the list of fish for sashimi or nigiri, and Be Happy Roll on printed dinner menus and new To Go menus.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -4 reach-in freezers, single service items, dry goods in area outside back door. Gate does not close without gaps, ceiling is not smooth, has exposed pipes.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -filled out time plan in English, emailed Spanish and Mandarin to operator. For sushi rice and tempura shrimp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bulk beer batter, sugar, sauces.sauces
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets and bags hanging on shelves with clean dishes. Removed. -employee beverages on shelves above food prep areas. Removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some food debris on floor under cook line equipment.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. -can of Red Bull on broccoli in cook line drawer.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. -bags of dry rice, oil stored in outside storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice spoon in standing water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -missing from 3 sushi coolers. -cooler across from flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior, exterior of microwave, gaskets, cooler door frame on coolers on cook line. -exterior of bulk dry goods containers. -walk-in cooler shelves have slight build up of white mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Grease on the ground around grease receptacle.
Silverware/utensils/dishes dried with a towel/cloth. -dish person drying bowls with cloth before stacking. Not air dried.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -small plastic spoons at dessert buffet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar not labeled.
Jun 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on top of dishwasher. Removed.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towel in bottom of roe container, under diced vegetables on rack in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon above cooked chicken, shrimp in walk-in cooler. -raw chicken over dumplings.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -escolar on menu as white tuna in White Tuna Truffle, the list of fish for sashimi or nigiri, and Be Happy Roll on printed dinner menus and new To Go menus.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -4 reach-in freezers, single service items, dry goods in area outside back door. Gate does not close without gaps, ceiling is not smooth, has exposed pipes.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -filled out time plan in English, emailed Spanish and Mandarin to operator. For sushi rice and tempura shrimp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bulk beer batter, sugar, sauces.sauces
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets and bags hanging on shelves with clean dishes. Removed. -employee beverages on shelves above food prep areas. Removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some food debris on floor under cook line equipment.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. -can of Red Bull on broccoli in cook line drawer.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. -bags of dry rice, oil stored in outside storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice spoon in standing water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -missing from 3 sushi coolers. -cooler across from flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior, exterior of microwave, gaskets, cooler door frame on coolers on cook line. -exterior of bulk dry goods containers. -walk-in cooler shelves have slight build up of white mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Grease on the ground around grease receptacle.
Silverware/utensils/dishes dried with a towel/cloth. -dish person drying bowls with cloth before stacking. Not air dried.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -small plastic spoons at dessert buffet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar not labeled.
Apr 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on top of dishwasher. Removed.
Live, small flying insects found. -3 small flying insects near hand wash sink in wait station.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towel in bottom of roe container, under diced vegetables on rack in walk-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -food service license expired 4/1/26.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon above cooked chicken, shrimp in walk-in cooler. -raw chicken over dumplings.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -escolar on menu as white tuna in White Tuna Truffle, the list of fish for sashimi or nigiri, and Be Happy Roll on printed dinner menus and new To Go menus.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -4 reach-in freezers, single service items, dry goods in area outside back door. Gate does not close without gaps, ceiling is not smooth, has exposed pipes.
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. -several new employees.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -filled out time plan in English, emailed Spanish and Mandarin to operator. For sushi rice and tempura shrimp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bulk beer batter, sugar, sauces.sauces
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets and bags hanging on shelves with clean dishes. Removed. -employee beverages on shelves above food prep areas. Removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some food debris on floor under cook line equipment.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. -can of Red Bull on broccoli in cook line drawer.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. -bags of dry rice, oil stored in outside storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice spoon in standing water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -missing from 3 sushi coolers. -cooler across from flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior, exterior of microwave, gaskets, cooler door frame on coolers on cook line. -exterior of bulk dry goods containers. -walk-in cooler shelves have slight build up of white mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Grease on the ground around grease receptacle.
Silverware/utensils/dishes dried with a towel/cloth. -dish person drying bowls with cloth before stacking. Not air dried.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -small plastic spoons at dessert buffet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar not labeled.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee took cell phone out of pocket while wearing gloves then handled container of food without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -buttermilk for onion rings 57° less than 4 hours in double pan at chicken station. Operator added ice to bottom pan for temperature recovery.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpacks, beverage bottle above single service items on shelf near ice machine. Items relocated.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects around floor drain behind bar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk open end 2 days ago not date marked. Operator corrected.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -missing grout causing standing water in bar floors
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of debris on charbroiler.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor in dish area in disrepair, areas of standing water where flooring is missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burner stove in prep area has build up of grease and food debris.
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.