Fuji 3

11362 San Jose Blvd Ste 8, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged 15 inspections at Fuji 3, the earliest from 2022. Fuji 3 was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Fuji 3 trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handling/prepping ready to eat foods, cooked chicken , with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. Gloves put on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Krab at wait-station counter. 50°. Placed about 11 am. ( low on ice ). Person In Charge refilled ice tray. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser chemical spray bottle next to single service deli tissue. Frontline. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign. At kitchen sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over restaurant items. Rear shelf. Moved by manager.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 79°. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Sushi line Hand Wash Sink slow draining water.
29-20-5
43
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee out on gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in rear dry goods area kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. No time mark on sushi rice made at 1 pm. Marked by manger. (2 extremely large batches of sushi rice in kitchen and frontline made at 1 pm per manager. Establishment closes at 3:30 pm and reopens at 5 pm. These batches made at 1 pm may NOT be used after 4 hour time held allowance and must be discarded at 5 pm. ) **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5
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.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing cloth in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Degreaser. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled underside of wait-station ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in batter.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink containers on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled walk in cooler floors. Excessive food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Metal Container of food on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen . wait-station.
21-12-4
29
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Wait-station staff handled lemons with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut vegetables in non food grade containers. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Prepped raw chicken over seafood. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna thawed without packing being cut. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Krab at wait-station at 51°. Placed about 45 mins ago. Iced down by manger. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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. Tuna thawed without packing being cut. Packages of ground , whole , loin tuna. Stop sale issued. (Some were still frozen which were in a separate tub/ container. Those were cut by manger. ) stop sale issued.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drinks containers. Prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food service employee eating in kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing over single service , utensils. Rear kitchen rack. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Containers of panko stored close to towel dispenser. kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Some cracked floor tiles by walk in cooler. Prep line.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen.
23-03-4
29
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.food service employee entered from outside did not wash hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee returned from bathroom then put on single service gloves without washing hands hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice at frontline on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety , not discarded from last night . Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice at frontline on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety , not discarded from last night . Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person In Charge found papers later in inspection. . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees onsite with no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived later. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and personal belongings by single service items on rear rack and prep line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not tight fitting. Does not fully close.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed seafoods on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice at wait-station.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in standing water 80 °. Kitchen.
10-07-4
33
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : wait-station.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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. Frozen Tuna thawing, in uncut bags , at room temperature in sealed bags with labeling indicating item to be cut. Person In Charge had bags cut immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food service employees eating in kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items by single service containers . Rear rack and above prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed food on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Minor tear on walk in freezer door insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
67
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee returned from bathroom and did not wash hands second time. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to clean pan on dry rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine, frontline.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: wait station.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage containers on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal jacket and clothing on and over cleaned utensils/Single Service items. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Wonton rolls under paper towels dispenser by walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door with torn insulation.
14-36-5
45
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling vents by rear dry goods.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop on soiled surface (on top of inverted bucket. )
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 88°.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior on prep line cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Service lids under soap dispenser at Hand wash sink. Wait station.
25-06-4
67
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
82
Sep 23, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee came in from outside back door area and washed hands with gloves still on and then grabbed clean utensils on cook line. Discussed with employee to remove gloves when washing hands. 2. A second employee washed hands at hand wash sink with gloves still on. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with employee and operator. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to line container with Krab meat and vegetables on table I front of cook line. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat foods sauce in walk-in-cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from wok station. Both items stored above chill line of reach-in cooler. Employee lowered both items into pan in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on storage shelf near dishwashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator stated he will talk with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in light shield above dry food storage area.operator discarded dead roach and cleaned light shield. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice chute in ice machine in front service area soiled. Also, deflector plate in ice machine near dishwashing machine slightly soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice in container in dry food storage. Operator removed cup **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of walk-in-cooler handle heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee beverage bottle stored in ice machine next to dishwashing machine. Operator removed to disregard beverage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Gaskets on both reach-in cooler doors at sushi making table torn 2. Gasket on walk in freezer torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper in sushi making area installed over prep table where cutting board is stored. Operator moved items down to other end of table. Operator stated prep is not done on end where light is installed near. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board on cook line. Discussed with employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuji 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuji 3 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuji 3?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Fuji 3.

How does Fuji 3 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Fuji 3 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Fuji 3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fuji 3 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fuji 3 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Fuji 3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fuji 3 is inspected around four times per year on average.