Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SUSHI 99

270 PLAZA BLVD STE B1 & B2 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3413351
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8579301
DBPR license6502542

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate10 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 3

#11High Priority01D-08-5

High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No proof available. Operator had supplier send letter showing pen raised and pellet fed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp,raw beef and shell eggs stored on shelf over containers of sauces. At cook line, in bottom of flip top reach-in cooler, container of raw chicken stored over raw scallops. At sushi bar, in under counter reach-in cooler, raw fish stored over spring mix. Operator moved spring mix. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At sushi bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Employee added water 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Supplied operator with handout.

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cook line not accessible due to rack with food items blocking easy access.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen entrance, handwash sink has multiple items in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Supplied operator with blank Time as a Public Health Control written procedures form.

#18Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All employee training certificates missing date of training.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line, spray bottle with red chemical, on floor by handwash sink not labeled.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, multiple bulk containers have plastic togo cups used as scoops. In walk-in cooler, plastic togo cup in soy sauce. Employees removed cups in dry storage. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At triple sinks, 4 tanks under counter not secured.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on shelf with Time as a Public Health Control foods.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind fryers has build up.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, 2 plastic containers of sauce stored on floor.

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine, scoop handle resting on ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, scoop for rice stored in standing water 79f.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, multiple wet towels on counters.

#10Basic02D-01-5

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.