Green Papaya Thai Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, Green Papaya Thai Sushi has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna in sushi area reach in cooler completely thawed bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cut vegetables in walk-in cooler with cloth towel used to cover. Observed multiple raw fish and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler and in sushi bar lined with non food grade paper towels. Manager will have employees remove paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand sink near ware washing area blocked with dishes stored in employee sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Lysol without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside dumpster lid missing from dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored of floor near ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple containers of food stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager will remove and store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on food in food storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on table next to food served to the public. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - 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 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna in sushi area reach in cooler completely thawed bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop sale.
06-09-1
41
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used to cover cut lettuce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Also, cut tomatoes stored in direct contact of non food grade paper towels at expo line.
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 dumplings in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Not all products commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf next to lemon juice across from grill. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at warewashing machine. Operator labeled spray bottle of Lysol. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hung above expo line over uncovered condiments. Employee removed tape to hang elsewhere. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from wok satiation torn Also, gasket on reach-in cooler in sushi making station torn. Also, handles of multiple rice warmers in disrepair- missing part of handle/ duct taped **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of Ice machine at soda dispensing machine soiled. Also, a couple of soda nozzles and surrounding area of same soda dispensing machine at front service station.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board across from wok station. Operator removed wet towel to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Multiple mops at mop sink stored in a manner unable to allow mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Raw Shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Raw scallops (51F - Cold Holding); Raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Duck (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork dumplings (50F - Cold Holding). Items were over filled and or in stainless container on top of pans in reach in cooler. Employee removed and placed in bottom of reach in cooler and removed excess food from containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide stored in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored outside of building. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near ware washing area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in employee hand sink next to ware washing. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of Lysol without a label on it stored under Dish machine. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at entrance of cook line with hot water handle turned off. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled near ware washing.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on table above food served to customers. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple pans and containers on dry rack wet nesting. Employee removed and stored pans correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in cooler large container of sauce stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer large bucket of food stored on floor walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen not stored in sanitizer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
35
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then rinsed hands for less than 4 seconds and then handled equipment in warewashing area. Operator discussed handwashing with employee. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple juice on dry food storage shelf crimped and dented around top rim of can and on seam of can. Also, one can of hoisin sauce dented at side seam of can. Stop Sale
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles of cleaners improperly stored on same shelf as single service items in cabinets at front area. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaners to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken kabobs (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from fryer. Observed both items stored above chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator had employee start to remove some of the excessive foods stored above chill line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat curry sauce in reach-in cooler across from wok station. Employee removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as a liner in container of vegetables on cook line and also under multiple fish in sushi making station.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator spoke to employee and had employee wash hands in designated hand wash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener at prep table soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in warewashing area and at end of cook line used to store misc dishes and cups. Operator removed supplies from both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and on reach-in coolers in sushi making station soiled. Also, filters in hood area above grill and wok stations soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice in storage area. Also, cup without handle used to dispense ice from cooler in sushi making station. Operator removed cups from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above mop sink area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
26
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near ware washing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee vitamins stored in food preparation area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand sink with dishes stored in sink located next to ware washing area. Manager removed and stored dishes properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets on reach coolers in sushi Area.
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Employee removed fly sticky tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment electrical piping between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment electrical piping between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket on reach in flip top cooler across from grill area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle under dish machine with out a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to ware washing area to have container of small cups stored in sink blocking hand washing. Employee removed container from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen without paper towels. Observed hand sink near ware washing area without soap or paper towels. Manager placed paper towels and soap for both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed establishment dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on flip top coolers on cook line. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives on cook line stored between equipment. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling air vents located in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple buckets of Food stored on walk-in cooler and freezer. Manager removed and placed buckets on crates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored in flip top cooler on cook line with ready to eat foods. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on clean prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
52
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Papaya Thai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Papaya Thai Sushi on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Papaya Thai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Green Papaya Thai Sushi.
How does Green Papaya Thai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Green Papaya Thai Sushi most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Green Papaya Thai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Papaya Thai Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Green Papaya Thai Sushi 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 Green Papaya Thai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Papaya Thai Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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