Da Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
95
Score
Da Sushi has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Rockledge restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 small flying insects trap that was hanging around food prep area. Owner removed and discarded the trap. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing brush stored in hand wash sink by cook line. Operator removed brush **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed small flying insect traps hanging from ceiling in kitchen around food prep area. Manager had it took down and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sushi bar cutting board **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil not stored 6 inches off floor. Manager place oil 6 inches off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
74
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw tuna over RTE imitation krab meat. Operator place raw tuna underneath imitation krab meat **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink closer to sauté station had a cooking pot store in the sink. Operator removed pot from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink closer to fry station didn't have papers towels. Operator refilled paper towels dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secure co2 tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at hand wash sink closer to fry station. Underneath hand wash sink cove molding at floor is damaged.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed sushi bar cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon of cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator removed cooking oil off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed in server station ice bin interior is a little soiled around the top interior edges. Operator Clean the interior of ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
55
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over whole raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Raw chicken should be underneath raw shell eggs because minimum cooking temp for chicken is 165F and minimum cooking temp for raw eggs is 145/155F **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler raw shrimp in food container is stored directly on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed multiple light shields and ceiling tile are soiled with dust in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid on cook line not labeled
02D-01-5
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed unwashed mushrooms over Ready To Eat lettuce heads
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink in kitchen and Hand Wash Sink in sushi bar. Having silver scrubbing in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil half full stored on the floor next to ice machine
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cookline is a little soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on cookline 2 squeeze bottle containing clear liquid not labeled what it is
02D-01-5
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling Above the grill on the cook line has water damage - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler on cook line potstickers (57F - Cold Holding). Food item being held in container over storage areas. Operator moved to under area of unit
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non-chemical side of the split at the mop sink
29-42-4
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 **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees. Only one certificate available for Candace Grafe
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line stored in standing water of 83°F
10-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door is not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic single service containers with no handle used as scoop for rice, granulars, and vinegar **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky tape hanging in kitchen over rice pots and storage bins. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Plastic bottles stored on the floor. In walk in freezer. Bag of granular stored on the floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear screen door does not close on its own **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar top in reach of customers are not wrapped/protected
25-27-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between Reach in cooler and prep table. Operator moved to dish **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Sushi on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Da Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Da Sushi.
How does Da Sushi compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
Da Sushi most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Rockledge average of 87.
Has Da Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Da Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Da Sushi 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 Da Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Da Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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