Sushi House
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
35
Score
Sushi House has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Sushi House's latest score of 35 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine and lotion stored on top of dishwashing machine. Operator removed lotion and bottle of Tylenol to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed bucket of solution and still unable to sanitize properly. Operator called to have serviced. Service Person arrived during this inspection to repair/ change out hose. Operator retested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels in direct contact with raw salmon and raw tuna in sushi display case and in reach-in cooler in sushi make station. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above ready to eat noodles and dumplings- not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw salmon to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Also, ice chute on soda dispensing soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense sugar on shelf next to walk-in-cooler. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler in sushi make station in disrepair. Also, lid to reach in freezer near back door rusted/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in prep area and warewashing area. Operator started to clean up standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of soy sauce stored on floor under prep shelf. Also, plastic bucket containing shrimp sauce stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed three buckets from floor and placed on a rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler across from wok station and gasket on reach in deep freezer near ice machine and gasket on reach-in cooler at sushi make station soiled. Also, exterior of trash receptacles on cook line and interior sushi make station soiled. Also, two filters in hood above fryers area soiled. Also, curtains used at doorway to kitchen entrance soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sealed box of single use plastic ware stored on floor next to cooler at front service area. Operator placed box of single service items on a rack. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner to not allow mop to properly dry.
42-01-4
35
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Packaged tuna in bag stored on ice in large ice machine. Stop sale on ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used in direct contact with vegetables next to soup containers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat broccoli in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Packaged tuna in bag stored on ice in large ice machine. Stop sale on ice.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage without lid stored on food prep table next to microwave. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on top of wrapped packages of napkins in cabinet at sushi making station. Operator removed employees backpack/ purse to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sealed package of beef stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, bag in box soda near soda machine stored on floor. Operator removed both items from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in sushi making station has accumulation of debris on door, interior and knobs. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at sushi making station.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original packaging on shelf in dry food storage area unlabeled. Operator labeled MSG. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used in direct contact to line container with salmon and tuna in sushi making station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to soda dispensing machine in kitchen area used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed stainless scrubbies from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable,to dispense soap at hand wash sink next to soda machine in kitchen area. Operator stated batteries dying/ died. Operator removed soap from dispenser to manually use until batteries are changed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda dispensing machine in kitchen area heavily soiled. Also, white deflector place in large ice machine next to dishwasher soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bows without handles used to dispense sugar and salt in prep area. Operator removed bowls from both containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in deep freezer near back door torn. Also, door on same freezer rusted away in corner of led. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler in sushi making station in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sealed packages of beef stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, plastic buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in sushi making station soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters in hood area above fryers soiled. Also, exterior of reach-in cooler and frame of doors in sushi making station has accumulation of debris, grease. Also, multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers, walk-in-cooler and reach in freezers in kitchen, prep and sushi making areas soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Non food grade drill stored on top of bag of potatoes on shelf next to walk-in-cooler. Operator removed drill to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
47
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Raw salmon and herbs wrapped/ stored on top of non food grade paper towels in sushi making station and in walk-in-cooler.
14-86-1
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 beef stored over raw salmon in reach in freezer in prep area not all products commercially packaged. Also, opened bag of raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in deep freezer near back door, not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored in top area of make table across from wok station above ready to eat vegetables that are stored in bottom of reach-in cooler without a barrier between. Employee removed ready to eat veg to properly store. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked shelled egg stored with other shelled eggs in reach in cooler across from grill on cook line . Stop Sale
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator turned soap dispenser on for soap to dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in double sink in ware washing area and then handled equipment at fryers. Discussed handwashing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands at an approved hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda dispensing machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer at sushi making station torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce stored on floor under prep table below soup warmer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler in sushi making station soiled. Inner side of door on ice machine next to dishwashing machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board across from wok station. Employee removed wet wiping cloth to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used to dispense sugar and salt on shelf next to walk-in-cooler. Employee removed cups from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
37
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near kitchen entry door used to store cleaning material. Operator removed cleaning supplies from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near kitchen door entry. Operator turned soap dispenser on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic buckets with foods stored on floor under prep table in prep area. Operator removed buckets of food from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters in hood above wok station soiled. Also, gaskets on reach-in cooler in sushi making station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use to go boxes in sushi making station and in prep area next to rice cooker not inverted. Operator inverted single use to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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 in nearby sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tempura batter in reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle in sugar container used to dispense sugar, located in kitchen. Employee removed cup from sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Operator will wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table in sushi bar near food prep. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponges at 3 compartment sink. Employee stated they use sponges to clean and sanitize dishes. Reviewed with employee about the bacteria the sponge may contain. Employee removed sponges from 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-23-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at sushi bar area. Employee removed towels from cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of flip top reach cooler located on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed at sushi bar unwashed avocados with stickers still on them. Employee removed avocados to remove stickers and re wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of sugar and salt with out labels. Employee placed labels on both sugar and salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs in reach in flip top cooler stored on top rack over ready to eat foods. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple medicine's stored on top of equipment throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bag of raw fish stored in main ice machine located in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly removed layer of ice from unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish stored in a to go bag located in ice bin. Manager removed and placed in food grade bag and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen calamari being held in standing water. Reviewed with manager proper thawing procedures. Manager placed water to run over calamari. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machine to be soiled behind splash guard.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to soda station. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on microwave located in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on floor near flip top cooler in middle of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi House on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi House?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sushi House.
How does Sushi House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sushi House most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sushi House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi House have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushi House 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 Sushi House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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