SUSHI SONG
925 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 954-682-3741
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
AUG 24
APR 25
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JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green sponge inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents and ceiling tiles at dry storage area Also observed at dishwashing area.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal open bottle of water on top preparation table behind front counter.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes, paper wraps, plastic bags around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of ice machine soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dark substance at dishwashing area.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pasta inside RIC at end of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) inside RIC cook line, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior. Observed tuna (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter sushi area, as per cook 1 hour prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding) at cook line ambient temperature, as per cook for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS at kitchen entrance.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written procedures without items of time.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside poor repair at cook line RIC.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside RIC.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed fish stored over soup inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by cook line double pan, coached operator on correct procedures.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at reach in cooler across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside tuna container in reach in cooler inside bar. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave handle broken inside kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container on dry storage floor. Operator removed container from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed vinegar container unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to walk in cooler
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a knife at HWS next to rice warmers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 co tanks not secure across walk in cooler entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of salad reach in cooler at kitchen area.
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.