Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SUSHI FACTORY

4455 W NEW HAVEN AVE · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3567599
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10713140
DBPR license1503985

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 9, 2025 2:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 9, 2025 4:49 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage leaks

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#16High Priority22-11-5

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Sushi cutting board on the sushi line.

#17High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#18High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When running dish machine and drain 3 bay sink water started to back up on floor in dish room.

Intermediate 6

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish room plumbing not connected.

#20Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All sushi fish items on menu

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi bar and at the hand sink in the warehouse washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#22Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen

#24Intermediate16-28-4

Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Informed owner they need to use 3 comp sink or dish washer for proper ware washing.

Basic 15

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom

#2Basic14-21-4

Basic – Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Cases of plastic bottles stored on floor in the dining area.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on microwave.

#6Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler, cook line coolers.

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Couch and kids toys stored in the kitchen.

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#10Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning in the hood system.

#11Basic43-01-4

Basic – Living quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Couch in kitchen

#12Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw shrimp in standing water.

#14Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several coolers on the sushi line and in the kitchen not longer working.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and dust. Kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.