Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
23
Score
Across the available record, Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
23
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove and fryer spares soiled/ stained. Also, soda gun and holster in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Cutting board across from stove and fryers soiled. Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Raw fish, raw salmon and herbs stored in direct contact with non food grade paper towels in sushi making station and in glass door reach-in cooler on cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat won ton wraps in white deep reach in freezer in prep area. Not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw shrimp stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu, cut salad (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler near kitchen entry curtains. Operator stated door may have popped open after it was closed. Operator will make sure door stays closed for foods to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near electrical panel missing a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove and fryer spares soiled/ stained. Also, soda gun and holster in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on offer menu board at sushi bar area and blackboard specials does not identify which items contain raw tuna/ raw spicy tuna **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used to dispense noodles on cook line and rice and sugar on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed bowls from all products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on prep table at end of cookline. Operator removed employee cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic buckets with pickled ginger stored on floor in sushi making station. Also, plastic bucket with shrimp sauce stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, plastic bucket of soy sauce stored on floor at front service line. Also, plastic buckets of mayo stored on floor in dry food storage area next to walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from stove and fryer area soiled. Also, walk-in-cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from stove and fryer area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at sushi making station and wet wiping cloth on cutting board on cookline not stored in sanitizing solution. Employees removed wet wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
33
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels wrapped over cut salmon at sushi making station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles in reach in deep freezer. Not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw beef stored over raw shrimp in same reach in deep freezer. Operator rearranged freezer to properly store foods.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to soda boxes at end of cook line. Also, paper towels in women's restroom unable to dispense. Operator refilled paper towels at hand wash sink and rethreaded paper towels at dispenser in women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator does have the training material and will schedule soon. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of mayo stored on floor near dry food storage shelves. Also plastic container with ready to eat sauce and box with shelled eggs stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of microwave on cook line soiled. Also, inner handle of walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup without handle used to dispense cooked noodles. Operator removed cup from noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils stored in pan of standing water of 82F next to rice cookers. Operator emptied water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White paper towel lining plastic cups of green onion in reach in cooler on cooks line. No proof that paper towel is food grade.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over soup base in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved beef to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (46F - Cold Holding); tuna (46F - Cold Holding); white fish (47F - Cold Holding); white tuna (47F - Cold Holding) items in sushi display case, operator stated the cooler was turned on this morning the same time fish was placed in unit, operator added ice to unit to rapidly drop temperature. Retemped all fish 41-42F. chicken (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, other items in unit were 41F or below, operator added ice to food items. Retemped noodles 38, chicken 43, shrimp 37. fresh garlic oil mix (54F - Cold Holding) item sitting at room temperature made this morning less than 4 hours operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of hose Bibb near employee bathroom in kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board of reach in cooler on cooks line heavily stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employee bathroom. No soap at sink by Three compartment sink and back prep area. No sign at sink attached to prep table on cooks line. Operator placed all necessary items at Handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers in soy sauce and yum yum sauce buckets in walk in cooler, operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with multiple deep cut marks on reach in cooler of cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of yum yum sauce, soy sauce, and box of chili sauce on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 76F located by rice warming units.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler door tracks at the end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 14 flying insects. Observed 7 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects near back door of kitchen. Observed 2 flying insects on cook line. Observed 2 flying insects on sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed total of eight flying insects. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 3 at the end of cook line. Observed 3 in ware washing area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 2 flying insects at the end of cook line. Observed 4 flying insects in ware washing area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed total of two flying insects. one flying insect in ware washing area. one flying insect on cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 14 flying insects. Observed 7 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects near back door of kitchen. Observed 2 flying insects on cook line. Observed 2 flying insects on sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed total of eight flying insects. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 3 at the end of cook line. Observed 3 in ware washing area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed total of 8 flying insects. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 2 flying insects at the end of cook line. Observed 4 flying insects in ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 14 flying insects. Observed 7 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects near back door of kitchen. Observed 2 flying insects on cook line. Observed 2 flying insects on sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed total of eight flying insects. Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 3 at the end of cook line. Observed 3 in ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 14 flying insects. Observed 7 flying insects at entrance of kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects near back door of kitchen. Observed 2 flying insects on cook line. Observed 2 flying insects on sushi area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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 establishment using time control for sushi rice without time mark or written plan for time control. Manager was able to place time mark on sushi and complete time control paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cake slices with bare hands. Spoke to manager regarding proper washing of hands and glove use for ready to eat foods. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container being stored inside the hand washing sink at the end of cook line. Employee removed container from sink to allow for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed ice machine interior with Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bottle of pine sol stored in kitchen area near walk-in cooler on top of equipment. Manager had employee properly store the pine sol. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink container stored on a food preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee ear phone stored on top of prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of Mayo on floor near walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on prep table located in back room.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen grill filters soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Krab and salmon in sushi sink to thaw. Employee removed and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee put chlorine in sanitizer bucket. Second test of solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
26
May 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen.
How does Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flame Sushi Japanese Grill and Ramen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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