Sushi Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
Sushi Cafe, located at 2025 Riverside Ave Ste 201 in Jacksonville, FL, had a low-risk inspection on November 20, 2025, with no violations noted. This recent inspection resulted in a perfect score of 100. However, the historical pattern for Sushi Cafe shows a majority of high-risk inspections across its 11 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on trash can in sushi prep area. Manager killed roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade napkin used to wrap salmon in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Per owner he may have taken the folder home. He will contact inspector once he locate his training certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing Above warewashing area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers dusty in the walk in cooler Grease build up and food debris on exterior on cooking equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor near sushi bar in dining area.
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup used to scoop Rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food splattered on ceiling above ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container or prepped sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
41
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in sushi prep area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line clear container where tuna is stored.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Purple spray bottle solution stored on rolling cart.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Oil and soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear cup used to scoop rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on Small toaster oven door handle in sushi prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in kitchen and prep area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris on ceiling in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items in Sushi bar without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in walk in cooler. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Clam shell food storage containers stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
39
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser near drink machine
31B-05-4
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance stored in a chemical spray bottle used to clean tables.
41-17-4
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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager clean up procedures. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. No proof provided, emailed employee reporting form to manager. All employees signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employee training certificates expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing above prep area **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on walk in cooler Exterior of cooking equipment is soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag of single service food containers stored on floor In sushi bar area
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping stored on prep table when not in use **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop rice
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food items with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Extra large Wooden bowl used to cook sushi rice
14-25-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
41
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (81F - Cold Holding) stored on counter per employee tofu was on the counter for 30-40 minutes, employee put tofu in an ice bath to cool Sushi bar; salmon (48F - Cold Holding); eel (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) food items are held in sushi display cooler. Per employee food items were restocked after lunch rush. Manager put bags of ice in sushi bar to help circulate cold air **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. No written plan for vomiting and diarrheal clean up, emailed operator clean up form during inspection **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with a black mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees presently working with food products no certified manager present
53A-05-6
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. No proof provided at inspection, emailed operator employee reporting form **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching Tempura crunch, employee removed spoon **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters missing on hood suppression system
14-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor in Sushi area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf Above flip top cooler, employee beverage stored on shelf above dish machine. Manager discarded drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on shelf where clean dishes are stored
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expiring in 2022 is posted on wall **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop Rice and ice at drink machine **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on lights in kitchen area
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris in kitchen area, black mold like substance on walk in cooler gasket **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance employee labeled container Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket Sanitizing solution stored floor near drink machine **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on Blue cutting board when not in use **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in standing Water 80F, manager discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
26
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
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. Cooked krab and sushi rolls, employee wrote times on **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f tofu sitting on ice, cook line, employee added more ice and got to 41f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon on shelf above avocado and cucumber, sushi reach in cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/22
50-17-2
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Washing distrusted dishes then got a plate with cooked krab to take to sushi area, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around soda nozzles in soda machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chl
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 4 people touching food
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink by sushi area, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 0-220f **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Couldn't find Miguel's employee training, 4 years here, and two employee expired last year
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in sushi area
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping rice, cook line, he got spatula, bowl in soy sauce, sushi area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By handsink, sushi area
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened drink on prep table, cook line, employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking and sushi chef making sushi **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets with food in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85f water tor rice spatula p, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In sushi reach in cooler and microwave has rust inside, **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line and sushi area **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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