Sumo
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Sumo, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 16 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Daytona Beach facility scores 71, putting Sumo on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -reach in cooler raw chicken over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on large pot **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of egg roll on floor in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Soiled Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
64
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg roll 46f ,garlic in oil 80f,pasta 56f , butter 67f less then 4 hours placed in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -walk in freezer chicken over beef,beef over fish **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -walk in cooler raw beef over rice **Warning**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sushi bar chest freezer in front of handsink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -chemical spray bottles stored in handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Sushi menu per operator uses cold smoked salmon ,manager making menu **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -wait station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pink chemical not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Apron used to cover rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar -sushi rice **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. -fish was just placed in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -plate of food and drink on large pot **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of onions ,bucket of duck sauce **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease,manager stated on schedule to be cleaned **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of Togo containers on floor **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler prepped broccoli and onions **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Warning**
22-20-5
21
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
May 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -menu under Poke Bowl-salmon poke bowl on main menu and Togo menu
02B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sumo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sumo on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sumo?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sumo.
How does Sumo compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Sumo most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Sumo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sumo have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sumo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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