Sumo Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
43
Score
Sumo Sushi, located at 401 S 13th St in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 28, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 43, with three critical and eight minor violations observed. Among the noted violations were issues related to food separation and protection, proper date marking and disposition, and compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plans.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
43
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Food observed in the reach in refrigerator without a lid or cover.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility , located in the reach in refrigerator, was not date marked with the date it was made.
46.385(b)
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: - Required Ph log hasn't been updated since January 20, 2026 - Ph couldn't be properly calibrated and assessed due to Ph meter not working properly. New Violation.
46.401
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Containers in the cold prep, under counter, reach in refrigerator, walk in coolers and walk in freezer were observed without the name of its content. labeled
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of mice activity observed in the back food prep area, under cooking equipment, behind the cash register sinks , and storage shelves in the basement area.
46.982
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: To go containers and cups observed being stored on the floor of the basement storage area.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed in the chest freezer. -The walls behind the cooking equipment and the sinks observed with food, residue and debris needing to be properly cleaned and sanitized. -Countertops observed with dirt, debris -Food, crumbs ,residue and debris observed in the tracks not allowing the doors on the reach in to shut properly. -Aluminum foil observed covering reach in refrigerator handles and the cooking equipment. -Cardboard observed lining shelves and floors in prep area and in the walk in cooler. -Crumbs, old food, debris, and residue observed on the countertops and lower shelving. In the prep area under the microwaves and in the serving area (sushi prep area) behind the counter top. -Countertops in sushi prep area observed needing to be properly cleaned, with items moved out, wiped and sanitized New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation observed on the ceiling vent.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General floor perimeter cleaning needed under the three basin sink and basement perimeter due to mouse droppings. -Perimeter cleaning needed beside the ice machine and around the edges of the basement prep area due to mouse droppings.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.544(e)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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