AKARI SUSHI
29 S 3 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 tested 0ppm (chlorine sanitizer). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler at sushi bar, tuna 53F. Tuna placed into cooler approximately 90 minutes prior. Tuna moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee came in from outside and washed off hands in triple sink in kitchen. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out cup in hand washing sink near sushi bar.
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/ At time of inspection, four (4) employees working but none are certified food managers.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in sushi bar. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employees state that sushi rice and tempura chicken held on time control, but no foods are indicated on partially filled out Time Control Paperwork. Foods must be included on paperwork.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training records for employees are expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 12
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red gas tank by front entrance is not secured.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining multiple shelves in kitchen and in coolers.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Four (4) dead roaches observed in establishment: one (1) by white reach in freezer in front area and three (3) in upstairs storage area. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee water bottles stored on prep tables/areas. Bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi cook in sushi bar.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in upstairs storage areas. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Black grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt/grass.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White scoop for rice on prep counter in kitchen stored in water 81F. Water removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden storage rack by front entrance near white reach in freezer is not sealed/painted. Multiple shelves in walk in cooler are rusted. Floor in walk in cooler is rusted.
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor throughout establishment.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple egg crates used for lining of pans in kitchen. Egg crates discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Entire upstairs area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.