Asian Time Sushi & Grill

6365 N Wickham Rd Ste 107, Melbourne, FL 32940-2018
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Asian Time Sushi & Grill, the earliest from 2022. Asian Time Sushi & Grill was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed ice machine interior is soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Asian Time Sushi & Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kevin and Chalissa 2/2023-2/2026
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go soup cup use as a scoop with no handle stored in rice. Owner removed and discarded the cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sauté station has a little bit of water at the bottom.
29-49-6
78
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has items stored in the sinks. Observed employee filling up pot at hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both hand wash sink at sushi bar are not meeting proper temperature of least 85 degree.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents in kitchen are soiled with old grease residue
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance
22-20-5
74
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over Ready To Eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 Hand Wash Sink one by ice machine and one in dish area had items stored in the sink. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area container containing rice and flour had to go containers use as a scoop with out handle. Operator removed container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in cooked line interior is soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket door is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice machine in kitchen interior is soiled with black like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: 60 day **Time Extended* **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: The inspection report shows that your establishment is in violation of Florida's sanitation and safety laws. The local office will review your inspection record and may file legal actiona¿¿an Administrative Complainta¿¿against the business based on the documented violation(s). While the Division of Hotels and Restaurants encourages correction of the violation(s) before we take this action, correction of the violation(s) during or after the inspection does not prevent the division from filing an Administrative Complaint. The Administrative Complaint packet will be sent by certified mail or hand served by an inspector and will include an Election of Rights form. IF YOU RECEIVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT ACTION: Return the completed and signed Election of Rights form to the Settlement Officer listed in the packet within 21 days of the date the business receives the packet. We encourage you to respond as required to preserve your rights. If you do not RETURN the Election of Rights form within 21 days of receipt of the Administrative Complaint, the division will process a FINAL ORDER including FINES, LICENSE SUSPENSION and/or LICENSE REVOCATION without your input. The Administrative Complaint packet will provide the contact information (including name, phone number and email address) of the assigned Settlement Officer. If you have questions about the violations or the settlement process, contact the assigned Settlement Officer. Do not contact the inspector regarding questions on this case. A guide to enforcement actions is available online at: http://www.MyFloridaLicense.com/dbpr/hr/inspections/Enforcement-Actions.html **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed water filter by ice machine not dated of service - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single service items stored on the floor at beverage station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
74
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: 60 day **Time Extended* **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed water filter by ice machine not dated of service - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single service items stored on the floor at beverage station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. operator complied with paperwork **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Sushi cooked white rice (81F - Hot Holding) does have a time stamp but not having a written plan for a time plan **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - all items pulled from walk in cooler, stored at ambient air on counter. From approx 1100 am, previously cooked white rice (56F - cold holding )cut up cabbage (55F - Cold holding); bean sprout (55F - Cold holding ); whole raw shell eggs internal (71F - Cold Holding) temp it a 1:10pm all food items, some items where placed back into walk in cooler and reach in freezer to rapid chill by cook **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observe establishment Not using bounty paper towels for the touching tcs foods
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer cutting raw chicken and then touch clean and Ready To Eat item without washing hands in between. re-educated **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher. Report was given to Person in Change in English and Spanish
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Observed Hand Wash Sink near ice machine having ice bucket stored in the sink Hand Wash Sink at beverage station use has dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed spray bottle containing green liquid ( degreaser) not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Observed water filter by ice machine not dated of service
29-28-4
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. Emailed operator
11-27-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Expo station using cardboard lining for shelves
14-45-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Observe vegetables cooking oil stored on the floor and and bucket of raw chicken in walk in freezer stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area above hot well station and prep table is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Observed employee beverage cup without lid stored on prep table on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Observed employee using bamboo cutting boards for cutting tcs foods
14-25-5
Basic - Observed in dry storage in bin containers containing flower, rice, and other consumer items. Having bowls with no handles used bas scoops
14-01-5
Basic - Observed spoons not inverted and bowls not inverted on top of ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single service items stored on the floor at beverage station
25-05-4
Basic - Wet cloth under cutting board
21-04-4
Basic - Wet nesting of cups at beverage stations
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket between being use
21-12-4
11
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless pan in hand wash sink in dish pit area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not dispensing in kitchen next to back door. Appears to not have soap in dispenser.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soup cups used in duck sauce, soy sauce and other sauces
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured by soda station front counter
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
67
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Dec 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler on cook line. tofu (53F - Cold Holding). Tofu is being held above fill line of container in make top.
03A-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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark being used for food on TPHC.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for use of time as a public health control. Provided operator with paperwork and reviewed **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance on interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service utensils stored on the floor behind bar area. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents and surrounding areas have an accumulation of dust buildup in kitchen
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Asian Time Sushi & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Asian Time Sushi & Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Asian Time Sushi & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “observed ice machine interior is soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Asian Time Sushi & Grill.

How does Asian Time Sushi & Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Asian Time Sushi & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Asian Time Sushi & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asian Time Sushi & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Asian Time Sushi & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Asian Time Sushi & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Time Sushi & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.