Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar

13625 E Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 5, Inlet Beach, FL 32461

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Inlet Beach restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- ground chicken 47F. Must thaw under refrigeration or under cold running water. When temp reaches 41F, you pull and refrigerate.

06-06-5

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed at chlorine dish machine. Chlorine 200 PPM. Employee corrected solution to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 200 PPM. **Repeat Violation**

16-33-4

Basic - Cutting board at make bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored in a location .that is exposed to splash/dust at bar and sushi bar.

08B-36-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar and sushi bar. Provided handout to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket with sanitizer solution stored in hand wash sink at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored in dry rice. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under food bowls in sushi bar and under sauce bottles at make bar. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of ice machine has rust near screw holes on both sides. **Repeat Violation**

22-31-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Thawing- beef short ribs 59F. ( water temp 76F).

06-07-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored rice. Manager removed bowl from rice. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing- beef short ribs 59F. ( water temp 76F).

06-03-5

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing at bar. Strainer and scoop stored in sink at bar.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in sushi bar. Chef refilled the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior top of ice machine has rust. **Repeat Violation**

22-31-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging from oven handle.

10-20-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Apr 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- Krab 50F, salmon 48F, ahi tuna 48F. Items were prepped 3:00-4:15. Items placed on ice. Recheck- krab 41F, ahi tuna 39F,salmon 39F.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment in the ice machine.

22-31-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice stored on floor. Employee placed rice on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. Manager printed and hung sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar.

How does Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar compare to other restaurants in Inlet Beach?

Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Inlet Beach average of 77.

Has Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar 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 Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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