Sushi Wok
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
37
Score
Sushi Wok appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Sushi Wok was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw salmon stored over packages of krab, container of raw beef stored over cooked chicken, and raw pork stored over cut onions. Operator moved all items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At cook line and dry storage shelf, 2 cans of soy sauce severly dented at lip.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, measuring up's in bulk containers have build up of food debris. At prep area, teal pan of flour has build up of encrusted food debris. Operator hanged out cups and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish area, handwash sink blocked by plastic containers and food cases.
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At prep area, styrofoam togo containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At sushi bar, front plate on soda dispenser has build up from hard water. At mop sink, interior of mop sink has build up. In kitchen area, rack by walk-in cooler has build,d up on slide rails. At prep area, lids for bulk containers have build up of residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen by walk-in cooler, container of soy sauce on floor. In kitchen near back door, case of oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sinks soiled with residue. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment has grease build up. Floor by mop sink has build up of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler torn. At cook line, shelves in 2 door reach-in cooler have rusting.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. At arrival for inspection, operator preparing cream cheese wontons at dining room sushi bar counter. Operator moved items to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door and gasket in disrepair.
36-51-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bottom of women's restroom door broken.
32-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk container of cornstarch not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At front counter, plastic spoons in togo cup, some not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
37
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. At dish area, one flying insect across from dish machine. At triple sinks, 2 flying insects.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top reach-in cooler in top section, cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken in cooler overnight. Chicken set on top of pans above chill line. At Sushi Bar in counter top reach-in cooler ; tuna (45F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); eel (44F - Cold Holding); krab (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items just placed in cooler at opening, 30 minutes before, cooler turned on at same time. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, togo bags hanging from shelf above handwash sink, blocking access. Operator moved bags. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In walk-in cooler, speed rack slats have build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink, no soap. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up on shelves.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, case of chicken on floor. On floor between walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, container of soy sauce on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towel on two door reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under equipment soiled. At dish area, floor under counter soiled. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled. In back kitchen, floor under water heater has build up. At dish area, multiple ceiling tiles have stains. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At bathroom hallway, toilet paper and paper towels stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple lower shelves soiled/build up. In kitchen, exterior of bulk containers. In kitchen, tops of empty buckets under fan have build up of food debris. Speed rack next to walk-in cooler has soiled slats. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At sushi bar, missing ambient thermometer in counter top reach-in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At sushi bar in soda dispenser ice bin, scoop handle touching ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on prep counter next to cut cabbage.
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, plastic togo cups in multiple bulk containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
33
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink near back door, faucet missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At sushi bar reach-in cooler, 1 pack of thawed tilapia not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Package states to remove before thawing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler, cooked chicken and pork in plastic togo bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, front handwash sink, no soap. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk vinegar and flour containers, plastic togo cups used as scoops. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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. At sushi bar reach-in cooler, 1 pack of thawed tilapia not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Package states to remove before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, keys on shelf above flip top reach-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, gasket on flip top reach-in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under equipment soiled. At dish area, floor under counter soiled. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves have build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At sushi bar, interior of door of toaster has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, multiple flour/bulk containers have soiled exteriors. At cook line, hood filters have grease bio,d up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towel on top of two door reach-in cooler. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink near back door, faucet missing backflow preventer.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, beef (44F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Employee removed ice from back of cooling unit, stated unit was at temperature earlier. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler at sushi bar, 3 packs of tuna and 2 packs of ground tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packages before thawing. Label states to remove when frozen.
01B-13-4
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. In reach-in cooler at sushi bar, 3 packs of tuna and 2 packs of ground tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packages before thawing. Label states to remove when frozen.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in freezer, tray of small fish identified as personal, stored on speed rack with customer chicken. Operator moved to take home. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At prep area across from dish machine, microwave has rust at interior bottom. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At prep area, microwave interior top plate has build up. Operator cleaned. At sushi bar area, interior of toaster oven soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, lower shelf with bulk containers has build up,of food debris. On storage shelf near triple sinks, exterior of sauce containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On storage shelf ear triple sinks, plastic togo up used in bulk vinegar bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
47
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. On prep table in kitchen, cooked chicken, eggs and cut cabbage have no marking. Operator states items placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Items marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Sushi rice at front counter held on time was not time marked. Rice placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator marked rice. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 tested 0ppm. Operator called repair person. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Dish machine still not sanitizing correctly - tested 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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. On prep table in kitchen, cooked chicken, eggs and cut cabbage have no marking. Operator states items placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Items marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw ready-to-eat sushi stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in sushi bar, raw tuna and salmon sushi stored over ready to eat cream cheese and avocado. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 tested 0ppm. Operator called repair person. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of broiler above cook line in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu, multiple items marked with "Flying Fish Egg". This item is raw, but menu does not specify it is raw.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen area are water stained, some are not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf with to go containers in sushi bar. Drink moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back area by exit door. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in sushi bar closest to front door. Sign provided and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of walk in cooler and walk in freezer is rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink. Exterior of meat grinder on prep shelf. Spray hose in dish area. Multiple exteriors of containers for seasonings/dry products.
23-03-4
35
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored on top of ready to eat asparagus. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. On cook line, container of fried chicken not time marked. Chicken prepared approximately 30 minutes prior. Item time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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 plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near cook line has metal scrubber inside.
31A-11-4
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 could be provided. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above cook line in kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In kitchen near cook line, shelf below prep table rusted. Bottom front area of walk in cooler and walk in freezer rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White buckets by triple sink in kitchen.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board in sushi prep area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers. Floor under triple sink. Floor under dish machine. Floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted, some are damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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. Multiple drinks near sushi bar. Drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black jacket hanging on dry storage rack with clean equipment.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All cooks working in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has gap - exterior door is open.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dining room near front door, plastic bottles of soda on floor. Soda moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
30
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane cans stored on shelf with to go items and food in sushi bar. Cans moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw salmon stored over ready to eat lemons. Salmon moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used for cooked chicken in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of soy sauce in dry storage area are bulging. Cans discarded.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At west hand washing sink in sushi bar. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At west hand washing sink in sushi bar. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is cracked with exposed insulation.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in both rice warmers. Bowls removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf for spices near wok station. Cardboard removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Ceiling light covers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen by rear door. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At west hand washing sink in sushi bar. Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets in sushi bar. Wooden stool by fryers. Exterior of fryers in kitchen. Shelf below prep table in kitchen. Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen. Cloth removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Wok on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sushi Wok.
How does Sushi Wok compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sushi Wok most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sushi Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Wok have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushi Wok 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 Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Wok is inspected around four times per year on average.
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