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Nippon Sushi

5100 N 9 Ave Space J948, Pensacola, FL 32504
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Nippon Sushi, the earliest from 2022. Nippon Sushi was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Nippon Sushi's latest score is in line with the Pensacola average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. Upon inspection, chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Upon observation, chlorine sanitizer was empty. Manager replaced and primed sanitizer to reach 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese in sushi bar display at 60f for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese in sushi bar display at 60f for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water at 77f. Manager emptied water and retrieved new utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor under hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler cook line dumplings 54/47f
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cook line dumplings 54/47f
03A-02-5
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. Upon inspection, time marker not on rice, per operator, was done 1 hour prior. Added time marker, provided documentation to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection, frozen fish container thawing in hand wash basin. Hand wash sink in kitchen had large container of soap resting in bacon. Operator removed both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tape used to repair sliding door on sushi bar cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and vinegar containers stored on floor under hand sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upping inspection observed rice utensils in standing water at 77f.
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon inspection, employee drink stored on shelf next clean dishes on cook line. Operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near ice machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
86
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nippon Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nippon Sushi on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nippon Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nippon Sushi.

How does Nippon Sushi compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Nippon Sushi most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Nippon Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nippon Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nippon Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Nippon Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nippon Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.

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