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SUSHI JO III

640 E OCEAN AVE #4 · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33435

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3454780
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8749254
DBPR license6019511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#4High Priority22-41-4

High 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. 0ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used as a liner for cilantro in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Wahoo fillet wild caught has not under gone parasite destruction. Invoice states fish must be fully cooked prior to human consumption. Do not sell this fish raw. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01D-08-5

High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured salmon has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Mackerel and raw scallops stored over radish and tofu in Thomson cooler at sushi bar. Operator removed mackerel and scallops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning ice machine and contaminated ice with mold like substance. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Bar:Eel (45F-47F – Cold Holding) Not cooked or prepped today. In reach in cooler since yesterday. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Bar:Eel (45F-47F – Cold Holding) Not cooked or prepped today. In reach in cooler since yesterday. See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning ice machine and contaminated ice with mold like substance. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside blue chest cooler in wait area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at sushi bar. Sushi chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.