Sumo Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Sumo Sushi has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sinks in the dishwasher area blocked by a rolling rack of trays for glassware. The rack was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of pork sausage links on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The sausage was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on the shelf to the right entering the dishwasher area.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket with sanitizer and towels on the floor in the kitchen near the first hand washing sinks. The wiping cloth solution was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager on duty printed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. According to their instructions all products are not available. Discussed with the manager how execute to make their plans effective.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the expo line in the kitchen. Paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dish washer area.
24-08-4
78
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers on the cook line. sausage (45F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler. meatloaf (45F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ The operator is doing a test run. Temperatures are not being met. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Employee was washing a slicer at the 2 compartment prep sink. The manager had the employee to take the slicer to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-28-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Rinse temp is 140 F **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
24-08-4
58
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Emailed handout to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed handout to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager remade and tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tjong So 4-6-2017
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook linecooler andwalk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in container of water at 78f
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sumo Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sumo Sushi on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sumo Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sumo Sushi.
How does Sumo Sushi compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Sumo Sushi most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Sumo Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sumo Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sumo Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sumo Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sumo Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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