Sweet Sushi and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
41
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sweet Sushi and Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Sweet Sushi and Grill's 41 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen Raw meats stored in shopping bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , table cleaner ,by plates at front Line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wait-station Hand Wash Sink blocked by tray of salads on Hand Wash Sink. ( being prepped).
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at mop-sink faucet.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled water chemical spray bottle.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate of foods under paper towel dispenser. Wait-station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in kitchen by Dish machine and grease at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl as scoop in flour , rice.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water 78° cook line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
41
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Bleach by condiments. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Wet wipes rinsed in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Mop attachment on Bag of flour in rear of kitchen. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 77°. Cookline.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Sushi line cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Mushrooms.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
50
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips available.
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/ 6 food service employees onsite with no Certified Food Manager onsite.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. Replaced by manger. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on clean plates. Rear kitchen. Moved by manager for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Dust pan on Bag of onions. Rear of kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-19-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bowls of panko under paper towel dispenser. Wait-station. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar, salt containers. Kitchen
02D-01-5
52
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer chemical spray bottle stored next to cleaned plates. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink with large fan in sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait-station Hand Wash Sink used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ QUINCHUN CHEN. Certification expired 2/24
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. Pink like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink container above restaurant foods in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of onions stored by mop bucket. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli cut before washing. Person In Charge had item washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
37
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Employee used broom to sweep floor , pick up debris in dust pans then engage in food prep activity without changing gloves or wash hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Food prep employee rinsed hands in sink without using any soap. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge reset sanitizer feeder. 100 ppm after reset. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink with large bucket in sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand wash sink by Dish Machine with ice scoop in sink. Person In Charge moved scoop for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Frozen cooked duck stored under soap dispenser in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
50
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher rinsed dishware , food service pans in sink and placed items for drying. No sanitizing step. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: At callback : Three compartment sink . No sanitizing steps followed for dish-ware, utensils. . **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple food service employees handling soiled equipment then washing hands with gloves still on and not changing gloves. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: At callback : employees not changing Single Service gloves after washing dishes . Employee engaged in food prep activities with same gloves. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
74
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee came into work then engaged in food service activities without washing hands. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Food service employee went outside from rear exit then returned to food prep activity while wearing same gloves. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher rinsed dishware , food service pans in sink and placed items for drying. No sanitizing step. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple food service employees handling soiled equipment then washing hands with gloves still on and not changing gloves. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple Hand wash sinks used for rinsing wet wipes , rinsing pans, holding utensils in sinks.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training books not completed by any employees
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher not aware of sanitizing methods.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bucket in kitchen Hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Heavily soiled Three compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned spoons stored under soap dispenser and paper towels at wait station.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of rice stored by dirty mop bucket and soiled dust pan on bags of rice.
08B-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods , vegetables, lettuce, in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soil residue build up on exterior of food containers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
23
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by clean plates . Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple food containers in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : by walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in. Flour. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags onion on floor . Tubs of chicken on floor walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled top of Dish machine. Soiled walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
58
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salads in wait-station reach in cooler: 47. 47. 49. 49. Per Person In Charge. Made about 2 hrs before. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: At todays callback : cooler Empty. Waiting for service to arrive. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Sushi and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Sushi and Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Sushi and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sweet Sushi and Grill.
How does Sweet Sushi and Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sweet Sushi and Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sweet Sushi and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sweet Sushi and Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sweet Sushi and Grill 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 Sweet Sushi and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Sushi and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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