SUSHI CAFE

Name: SUSHI CAFE
Address: 5000 US HWY 17 STE 19, FLEMING ISLAND, FL, 32003, US
Rating: 79.9

5000 US HWY 17 STE 19, FLEMING ISLAND, FL 32003

License #2001383

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79.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SUSHI CAFE in FLEMING ISLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 6 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.

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Warning Issued
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in handwash sink in sushi area. Employee removed spatula.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving in walk-in cooler has white mold-like substance.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spicy tuna in sushi reach-in cooler at 55F. Employee states tuna was left out on the counter for approximately 30 minutes. Tuna moved to reach-in freezer and approximately 20 minutes later temperature is 38F.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open container of raw beef stored over noodles in left stand-up reach-in freezer. Operator moved noodles to proper storage. Also, bowl of raw beef stored over ready-to-eat sauces in flip top reach in cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below stove top has accumulation of food debris.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired in January 2026.
[22-41-4] 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator primed the sanitizer and dishmachine was retested at 50ppm chlorine.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03F-04-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice being held on time controls has a time marked to start at 11:00. At 3:23, rice had not been discarded.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in a bucket of water at room temperature. Operator put beef under cold running water.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in sugar and rice. Employee removed both bowls.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on the floor by triple sink. Employee moved solution to shelving.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can. Employee moved trash can.
[08A-17-6] 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. Trays of raw chicken katsu and raw pork katsu stored over edamame and spring rolls in reach in freezer.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice being held on time controls has a time marked to start at 11:00. At 3:23, rice had not been discarded.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice at drink machine. Employee raised handle of ice scoop.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelving has accumulation of white mold-like substance.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sushi cook wearing a watch.

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