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Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill

1741 E Nine Mile Rd Ste 11 & 12, Pensacola, FL 32514
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Raw animal foods not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Pensacola restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - 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. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk-in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 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. Raw chicken sitting on shelf over raw beef, both items removed from original packaging. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wooden sushi rice mixing bowl soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook began handling food without hair restraint.
13-03-4
74
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar: snapper 48f for 1 hour, cream cheese 50f for 1 hour, krab salad 49f for 30 minutes, salmon 47f for 1 hour Operator moved cream cheese and krab salad to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Sushi rice held on time, no time marking.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Raw salmon offered with no proof of aquacultured with pellet fed diet. **Warning**
01D-08-5
High Priority - 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. Chicken over beef walk-in freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden sushi rice mixing bowl soiled with mold-like substance.
14-13-4
52
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 10ppm. Recommended sanitizing with sink, reading at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for mackerel. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 50f less than 4 hours. Manager moved garlic in oil to metal container for faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fully cooked fried shrimp and krab sticks held at ambient 79f. Less than 2 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels out at hand wash sink by sushi bar. Manager replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks by sushi bar not secured.
51-11-4
47
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill.

How does Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill 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 Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nori Japanese Sushi & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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