AKARI SUSHI
29 S 3 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Dish machine not spreading sanitizer onto dishes, dish machine 0ppm. Manager was told to set up triple sink. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw crab over ready to ear spring rolls in reach in freezer, raw crab not commercially packaged.
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Could not produce invoice for 14 pieces of cheesecake in reach in cooler. Manager segregates cheesecake. Observed commerically vacuumed packaged fish in reach in cooler behind front counter thawed and still in its original packaging, instructions state to remove from packaging while frozen. See stop sale.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two hose bibs by external mop sink, missing vacuum breakers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 8
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in reach in cooler in wait station not date marked manager states it was opened 2 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
52-03-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment has black samuri on chef special roles has spicy grab with a c and is prepared with Krab with a K **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook and sushi bar have mold like stains.
27-18-4Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Establishment has no hot water, handwash sink at 66f, and triple sinks at 66f. Employee stated water heater is broken. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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, observed 4 employees actively handling food.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training for 3 employees.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 4 employee present, no employee health agreement available . **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for Sushi rice kept on 4 hour time as a public health. Time as a public health form emailed to owner. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks by ware wash area not secured, and two tanks outside by mop sink unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard uses to line shelves in reach in cooler in wait station.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially vacuumed packaged fish in reach in cooler behind front counter thawed and still in its original packaging, instructions state to remove from packaging while frozen. See stop sale.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At sushi bar and drink station, employee drinks on prep counters. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets on boxes of Saki. Employees moved jackets. Observed tools over food on food prep table , employees removed tools From food prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Mold like substance on edge of reach in freezer. Old food debris on all gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pepper under food prep table removed from original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.