Pubbelly Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Pubbelly Sushi appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Among West Palm Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed sushi rice not labeled with time . Operator labeled 10:30-2:30 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Operator has rice at sushi station with time log at 11:16-3:16 and at at 3:45 was still at sushi station and then operator discarded . **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls in rice and flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor by walkin refrigerator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in freezer octopus and reduced oxygen packaging that was cooked chilled then frozen in reduced oxygen packaging **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above miso paste in walkin refrigerator. Operator used hand placed raw salmon on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1)Observed in freezer octopus and reduced oxygen packaging that was cooked chilled then frozen in reduced oxygen packaging 2) Observed tuna in reduce oxygen packaging with the label stating to remove prior to defrosting. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Observed sushi rice not labeled with time . Operator labeled 10:30-2:30 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed sushi rice at bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-43-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand sink by ice machine as dump sink for old ice. Operator removed the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has test strips for sink and surface, but not for quad **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Jamar No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Operator used hand placed towel at sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. I emailed operator and operator printed and had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor by walkin refrigerator **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bathroom. Operator placed sign **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls in rice and flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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. Observed tuna in reduce oxygen packaging with the label stating to remove prior to defrosting. See stop sale **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting meat without hair restraint. Operator put on hair net **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
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Aug 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe plastic container at splitter
29-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pubbelly Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pubbelly Sushi on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Pubbelly Sushi compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Pubbelly Sushi most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Pubbelly Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pubbelly Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pubbelly 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.
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