Volcano Sushi House
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
21
Score
Volcano Sushi House has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Volcano Sushi House's 21 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of burn spray stored next to knives in cabinet in sushi making station. Operator discarded burn spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel in direct contact with raw salmon in sushi making station, and also on top of vegetables in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat dumplings in reach in freezer at end of cook line . Not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat ice cream in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Not all products commercially packaged. Operator had employee removed wrongly placed items to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left gloves on when washing soiled gloves instead of changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill on cook line soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen and prep area used to store equipment. Also, hand washed sinks in sushi making station used to hold metal pans. Operator removed items from both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ Four or more employees on duty during this inspection without a CFM on duty.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses TPHC for sushi rice but unable to provide paperwork for. Distributed TPHC paperwork during this inspection and operator started to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Operator only able to provide proof of employee food safety training for one employee. Several other employees employed more than 60 days but do not have proof of employee food safety training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves and foods in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of soy sauce and mayo stored on floor in kitchen near reach in freezer and near entrance to sushi making station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense cut cabbage on cook line and rice in kitchen area. Operator removed bowls **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
27
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored next to single service containers on shelf across from soda dispensing machine at front service line. Operator removed bottle of medicine to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed fruits in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw fish to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves using his cell phone, then touched clean pans on shelf without changing gloves. Operator discussed with employee hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and put on new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf in storage room area soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area near triple sink used to store container of utensils. Operator removed container of utensils from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at sushi making station and also no soap at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bucket of sanitizing solution for wiping towels stored on floor at front service line near kitchen entrance. Operator placed another bucket under it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor on cookline.. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner sides of handles on flip top reach-in cooler across from grill soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense tempura batter near fryers and,rice near stove at end of cook line. Operator removed bowl from both foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
37
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler stored over unwashed vegetables. Manager removed eggs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
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. Observed sushi rice without time mark. Manager placed time on sushi. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-6
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/ Observed manager HUI YING KE Food manager certification expired 6-14-2021.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at entrance of sushi room blocked by a sushi rice cart. Employee moved sushi rice cart. Observed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink with plastic bucket lids in sink. Employee removed lids from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Manager placed another bucket under. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of ginger, Salad and noodles stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager stored buckets properly off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large brute with containing rice without a label. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door located near restrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used for dispensing rice stored in container of rice. Manager removed cup from large container of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
37
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Sushi Rice being held without time mark on container. Manager placed proper time stamp to include the four hours.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tofu held on counter as you walk in kitchen at 54F. Manager placed on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in freezer Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat ragoons in main freezer near exit door.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee Handling Raw noodles with bare hands that are ready to eat.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee prepping cooked noodles without washing hands properly before handling. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart with Rice blocking hand sink in kitchen near entrance of sushi prep area. Employee moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/ No certified food manager on site with 5 employees present. Employee stated Manager was out of town.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at two hand sinks located in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at two hand washing sinks , one in kitchen, one in Sushi prep area. Employee provided soap for both sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the kitchen observed door gaskets on reach in coolers to be soiled. Walk-in door gasket soiled. Upright freezers door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two openings in ceiling above grill area.
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce, salad in walk-in stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board near grill in kitchen to be soiled, no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soil buildup in top of interior of Dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in plastic pan of water at 79F. Manager removed and properly stored utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Volcano Sushi House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Volcano Sushi House on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Volcano Sushi House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Volcano Sushi House.
How does Volcano Sushi House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Volcano Sushi House most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Volcano Sushi House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Volcano Sushi House have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Volcano 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 Volcano Sushi House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Volcano Sushi House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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