Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TENKURA SUSHI

76000 WILLIAM BURGESS BLVD UNIT 7 · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3719982
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13758475
DBPR license5501250

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in plastic to go bags in walk-in freezer.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, pan of raw shelled eggs stored above open container of tofu. Manager moved raw egg to bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler three tubs of raw chicken stored above covered containers of different sauces. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, multiple pans of raw chicken stored over raw beef. Also, in walk-in freezer, metal tray of raw chicken and metal tray of raw beef stored on top of raw fish products.

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass display coolers at sushi bar, tuna (47F – Cold Holding); krab (46F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items had just been out to make order then put back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On lower shelf of table on cook line, spray bottle of Lysol and other cleaner stored next to sauce bottles and seasoning containers. Manager removed spray bottles from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing wiping clothes out in handwash sink by server area. Also, steel wool used to clean exterior of fryers in handwash sink at end of cook line. Manager removed. Also, dirty utensil in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed utensil from sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser at handwash sink at end of cook line. Manager stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training certifications of all employees only have employee name and date of training. No birth date, expired date or business name. Manager filled out all information during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice cooker, to go bowl used as scoop. Manager removed bowl from rice. Also, in bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, to go bowl used as scoop in cooked chicken. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-14-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Two (2) containers of coconut water for employee in ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee charger in metal cooking bowl on top edge of reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed charger. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple pans on shelf above three compartment sink stacked before properly air drying.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Under cook line, jug of fry oil on floor. Operator removed from floor. Also, to right of three compartment sink two (2) buckets of soy sauce on floor. Also, multiple sauces and container of noodles on floor of walk-in cooler. Also, at sushi bar, container of ginger on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at server station stored between table and side of ice machine between uses.

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Five (5) knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. Manager removed all knives and stored in pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with food debris/torn.

#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top shelf of cook line not inverted. Manager flipped all stacks of boxes. Also, at sushi bar, to go boxes not inverted. Manager flipped all boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping clothes on counter at server station upon arrival. Server put clothes in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On shelf near back door, container of flour not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:39 PM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.