Iron Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Iron Sushi stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 17 violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside display cooler at sushi station tuna (48F - Cold Holding); tilapia (47F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit provided. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Employee Jose read and filled out form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 tuna 32F still inside package inside reach in cooler at sushi station.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid in disrepair by domestic cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed rice cooker with rice next to hand sink at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee juice container inside cooler at kitchen. Operator removed the juice. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed strainer in disrepair over triple sink at kitchen. Operator discarded.
14-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi station on cutting board. Operator placed inside sani bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed inside triple sink at sushi station. Operator added chlorine. Retest, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
21-07-4
47
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds front counter. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with plastic wrap stored inside. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by white chest freezers near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Employee wrapped with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by sushi station used as a table disconnected. No TCS food stored.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored inside reach in cooler front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer lid in disrepair near storage.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a rice cooker with cooked rice stored near hand sink by three compartment sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves rusted not smooth and easy cleanable under rice cooker.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under sushi box cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by front counter sushi station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth by sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled by cook line.
02D-01-5
27
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training German Ajquiy hired more than 1 year. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed no proof of training German Ajquiy hired more than 1 year. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Still observed German Ajquiy hired more than 1 year, Elver Itzep hired around 4 months, David Calel hired more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed at prep area at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook while prep food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler disconnected not in used broken at sushi rice station. No TCS food stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed reach in cooler disconnected not in used broken at sushi rice station. No TCS food stored. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at sushi area slow draining. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed hand sink at sushi area slow draining. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed hand sink at sushi area slow draining. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area and sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Still Observed wet cloth at preparation area and sushi area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Observed bamboo mats used for sushi in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed bamboo mats used for sushi in direct contact with food. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed bamboo mats used for sushi in direct contact with food. **Time Extended**
14-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area, ware washing area, sushi station and storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed at kitchen area, ware washing area, sushi station and storage area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
52
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificate for Luis Calel. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed no proof of manager certificate for Luis Calel. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training German Ajquiy hired more than 1 year. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed no proof of training German Ajquiy hired more than 1 year. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof for David Calel hired less than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed no proof for David Calel hired less than 60 days. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Observed bamboo mats used for sushi in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed bamboo mats used for sushi in direct contact with food. **Time Extended**
14-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area, ware washing area, sushi station and storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook while prep food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler disconnected not in used broken at sushi rice station. No TCS food stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at sushi area slow draining. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed hand sink at sushi area slow draining. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area and sushi area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Still Observed wet cloth at preparation area and sushi area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
43
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to washed hands and proceeded to put gloves on and prepared sushi. Inspector coached employee how to properly wash hands hand wash before starting preparing food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 one package of raw tuna thawing under refrigerator inside ROP, as per employee more than 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Observed no proof for David Calel hired less than 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink sushi area. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen near three compartment sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Coach employee how to properly wash hands in an approved HWS. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a speaker stored at hand sink near three compartment sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificate for Luis Calel. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink sushi area. Observed no paper at hand sink at kitchen near three compartment sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed no proof of training German Ajquiy hired more than 1 year. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Observed bamboo mats used for sushi in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area, ware washing area, sushi station and storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
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 one package of raw tuna thawing under refrigerator inside ROP, as per employee more than 24 hours. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water stored at prep table by sushi station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook while prep food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler disconnected not in used broken at sushi rice station. No TCS food stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS bowls stored on floor at front counter. Employee rearranged 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo bowls stored at sushi station not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at sushi area slow draining. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork frozen thawing inside three compartment sink at room temperature. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for thawing properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area and sushi area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with ginger liquid stored on floor at storage area. Observed a plastic container with rice stored on floor under three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-47-4
12
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate Luis Maeda 11-11-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Still observed no certificate for Luis Maeda. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a reach in cooler stored at front counter near three compartment sink in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed a reach in cooler stored at front counter near three compartment sink in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed an employee while preparing food. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under cutting board at sushi preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic lids stored not inverted at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
55
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to ice machine blocked with white chest freezer. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside at hand sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near three compartment sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate Luis Maeda 11-11-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Operator wrapped the bamboo mat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area and storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted across three compartment sink at sushi preparation area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a reach in cooler stored at front counter near three compartment sink in disrepair. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three white chest reach in freezer lid rusted at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored at floor across white chest freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under cutting board at sushi preparation area. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic lids stored not inverted at preparation area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
29
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to white chest freezer.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed under prep area at kitchen shelve with cardboard as liner.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraints at kitchen while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on chest freezer at kitchen broken hinges and severely rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with soy sauce,rice container and ginger on the floor at storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored not properly to allow mop to dry at mop sink.
42-01-4
58
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Still observed. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Raymundo , Marcos, Sakshi, John, Luis. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Still observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Raymundo , Marcos, Sakshi, John, Luis. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Still observed. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Raymundo , Marcos, Sakshi, John, Luis. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater turned off due to a leak, operator called technician to fix. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Technicians present during inspection, new water heater is being installed. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches inside ice machine that is not in use. 2 empty egg sacks inside same ice machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed 3 dead roaches near back door. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees prepping food for the days and hot water heater was turned off, employees turned on hot water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish sushi roll over lettuce in reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 crawling on lid to rice cooker (with rice cooking inside), 1 crawling on the side of ice machine (the ice machine does not work, not in use), and 1 with egg sack attached crawling on wall behind same ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish roe (64F - Cold Holding); lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) at sushi bar held at room temperature, employee placed items back in cooler. Retemped lettuce 45F employee used all the fish roe. cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) item on counter next to cooks line. Employee placed back in cooler. Retemped 46F. sushi rice (90F - Cold Holding) item on counter, they have a time chart but not time marked for current rice no time as a public health control application either. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in Handwash sink at sushi bar, inspector moved item to wash hands.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater turned off due to a leak, operator called technician to fix. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Also no soap at Handwash sink next to ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches inside ice machine that is not in use. 2 empty egg sacks inside same ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind reach in coolers at sushi bar and on cooks line under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor area around trap in kitchen, you can see the grease on floor through opened space.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water at 74F on cooks line.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden blocks at sushi bar in reach in cooler holding lid open.
14-47-4
21
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Budi Pratomo expired 1/10/23.
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 place lemon as a garnish on plate with bare hands. Lemon was not cooked prior to serving to customer.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in back kitchen blocked by ladder, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iron Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iron Sushi on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iron Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Iron Sushi.
Has Iron Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Iron Sushi have averaged around 14 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Iron 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 Iron Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iron Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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