Sticky Rice and Sushi

5885 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Sticky Rice and Sushi stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Greenacres average 76, so Sticky Rice and Sushi trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In reach in cooler cough medicine stored on top of drinks, discussed with operator who removed medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled container of raw pooled eggs and without washing hands employee prepared fried rice and plated customers food, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Hand washing paper towels used as liner for cheese wontons, discussed with operator who removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on cut cabbage (62F - Cooling) at 12:15 since 10:55 to 61F at 12:55, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located by back door interior has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer containers of food stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed products from floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen at cook line tongs stored on oven door handle, discussed with operator who removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Flip top cooler interior selves have rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Throughout kitchen multiple sauce and oil bottles not labeled, discussed with operator to label all bottles.
02D-01-5
45
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area then handled clean equipment and utensils used to store/prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above teriyaki sauce in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on shelf with clean dishes. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor behind white chest freezer. Advised operator to remove clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (Hamachi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour. Tempura shrimp, cut lettuce, cut tomato, sushi rice, pooled raw shell eggs, bean sprouts; time marked/held since 11:00am, not discarded as on 3:30pm. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Tempura shrimp, cut lettuce, cut tomato, sushi rice, pooled raw shell eggs, bean sprouts; time marked/held since 11:00am, not discarded as on 3:30pm. See stop sale. **Warning**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened cream cheese, rehydrated rice noodles, bean sprouts, no date marking. Operator stated items held 2 days. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into hand wash sink. Hand washing sink next to sushi bar, drainage line from sushi bar cold holder draining in to handwashing sink. Operator moved drainage line out of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to sushi bar, drainage line from sushi bar cold holder emptied in to handwashing sink. Advised operator to move drainage line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (Hamachi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen on wall behind hand sink. 2 dead roaches under shelf on expo line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
32
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled broom on head on floor and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized Bowls, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish eggs stored in the same container as imitation krab meat, discussed with operator who separated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 60 rodent droppings on top of dish washing machine. In kitchen approximately 6 rodent droppings under ice machine next to dish machine. Discussed with operator, operator and employees began to clean and Sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide written procedures for Tempura shrimp, sushi rice, cooked rice noodles, held on time and properly time marked, discussed with operator and provided email copy of written procedures to operators email to print and fill out. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
58
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bagged Raw chicken and bagged raw beef in same container in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs with gloves and handled cooking equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over lemon juice in sushi bottom reach in cooler Raw shrimp over ginger dressing in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 Sushi rice , rice, shrimp tempura not time marked Out less than four hours. Instructed operator to time mark **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in handsink at sushi station **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp at room temperature on floor by back door **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
35
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in rear of flip top behind ready to eat food. Operator relocated to the front. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed menu board at Sushi station advertising "Spicey Crab". Operator uses Krab Stick. Operator removed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on the can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator relocated all to solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-09-4
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. Observed tuna completely thawed, still in vacuum sealed bag. Operator removed.
06-09-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine 0 ppm chlorine. Use 3 compartment sink to sanitize until repaired.
16-55-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of food debris on walk-in cooler floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor: 1. Plastic tubs of soy sauce on kitchen floor. 2. Cases of food stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopsticks on sushi station being held in 82°F water. Operator removed, clean, sanitized, and held dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sticky buildup around soup station.
23-03-4
43
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler stored above vegetables. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in flip top cooler, stored behind chicken. Operator relocated to the front. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings stored in flip top, overfilled beyond chill line. Less than one hour, operator reduced and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 incomplete time marking. Only had start time. Operator properly instructed and labels were corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Multiple cases of food stored on floor in both the freezer and the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sticky Rice and Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sticky Rice and Sushi on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sticky Rice and Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sticky Rice and Sushi.

How does Sticky Rice and Sushi compare to other restaurants in Greenacres?

Sticky Rice and Sushi most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Greenacres average of 76.

Has Sticky Rice and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sticky Rice and Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sticky Rice and Sushi 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 Sticky Rice and Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sticky Rice and Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.