Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SUSHI SONG

925 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040-7407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3658028
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13495930
DBPR license5402675

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority12A-13-4

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.

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pasta inside RIC at end of cook line.

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding) inside RIC cook line, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior. Observed tuna (48F – Cold Holding) at front counter sushi area, as per cook 1 hour prior.

#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F – Hot Holding) at cook line ambient temperature, as per cook for approximately 30 minutes prior.

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS at kitchen entrance.

#19Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written procedures without items of time.

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#5Basic14-09-4

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

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside poor repair at cook line RIC.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

#9Basic10-07-4

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

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside RIC.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)

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