China No.1 / Ume Sushi

16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit 107 & 108, Destin, FL 32541

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, China No.1 / Ume Sushi has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

China No.1 / Ume Sushi's latest score of 74 falls below the Destin average of 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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. Repackaged frozen chicken over beef and pork in upright freezer. Raw chicken moved to bottom of the freezer during the inspection . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed vegetables 46F less than 4 hrs. ( placed in secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling )

03A-02-5

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Line make bar - mixed vegetables 46, pork 47, beef 47, raw chicken 48/46F overnight see stop sale . **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar - mixed vegetables 46, pork 47, beef 47, raw chicken 48/46F overnight see stop sale . **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local wastewater provider. 75 seats upon inspection 40 signed for wastewater provider.

51-15-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in Ume Sushi dry - food storage area. Per operator- ceiling tiles to be painted .

36-37-5

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Rear chest freezer - repackaged raw chicken stored with vegetables and egg rolls **Repeat Violation**

08A-02-6

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear preparation area hand wash sink used for storage. Items removed, hand wash sink cleared during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Soiled cardboard used as shelf covers on cook line .

23-03-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Expo/ make line Plastic forks and knives

25-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Chlorine greater than 200 ppm Sanitizer not stored next to food and/or food contact surface. Sanitizer to be discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-07-4

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China No.1 / Ume Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China No.1 / Ume Sushi on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China No.1 / Ume Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China No.1 / Ume Sushi.

How does China No.1 / Ume Sushi compare to other restaurants in Destin?

China No.1 / Ume Sushi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has China No.1 / Ume Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China No.1 / Ume Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China No.1 / Ume Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is China No.1 / Ume Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China No.1 / Ume Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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