Inspection Report

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SUSHI CAFE

5000 US HWY 17 STE 19 · FLEMING ISLAND · Clay County · FL 32003

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3461799
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8771967
DBPR license2001383

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining containers of krab sticks and cooked shrimp in sushi reach in cooler.

#6High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef stored on top of opened salmon in left reach in freezer. Operator rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Pre-rinse hose at dish machine hanging below sink flood rim. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice, being held on time controls, labeled with time expiring at 5:00. Time inspector observed was 5:17. Operator states new batch of rice made at 5:00 but new labeling with time marking not done. Operator labeled with correct time. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen used by employee to rinse cooking utensil. Handwash sink at sushi used by employee to rinse/wet wiping cloth.

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit/test kit not accurate provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired November 2018.

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple carbon dioxide tanks by soda machine are unsecured.

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cut vegetables in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Operator added covers to all. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in sushi area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.