USHIO SUSHI
2211 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33324 · 9546082280
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.
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. Email form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining the container for several vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed non food grade paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ginger on the floor near the handwashing sink. Operator stored properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. Operator stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink by the walk in cooler. Operator added soap.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket by the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
Jan 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat asparagus in the sushi station flip top cooler. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in freezer. Neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small flip top cooler at left side of cook line kimchi (56F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (56F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (56F - Cold Holding); cracked eggs (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items have been in this cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in expo area with a knife and spoon stored in it. Operator removed items from sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no menu items identifying which items are raw or undercooked.
Required employee training expired for all 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. Observed unlabeled bottle with chemicals in the expo area. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of cornstarch and sugar not labeled with common name. Operator labeled properly.
May 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in refrigerator drawers. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf.
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. -Observed no time mark on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. Operator determined that rice cooked 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink at sushi bar. Operator removed and
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked from yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with fish stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed over and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bok choy stored in a thank you t shirt bag. Operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon on speed rack in walk-in freezer. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura shrimp (59F - Cold Holding) next to fryer out at room temperature. Per operator taken from walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill. Discuss with operator option of placing on TPHC.
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. Email form
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool pad in hand washing sink In kitchen. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for three compartment sink.
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. Employee hired less than 30 days. Emailed form.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email form.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located by soda syrup rack opposite dish machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils stored upright at front counter in dining room.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open container employee removed and placed in dishwasher.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil on the floor in storage area. Operator elevated.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with kimchi apples in flip top. Observed handle in contact with cornstarch and sugar. Operator removed.
Working containers of food flour,corn starch and sugarremoved from original container not identified by common name.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed steel scrub in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen, vacuum sealed Hamachi in cooler. Instructed operator to follow printed directions. Operator removed from vacuum.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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