Sushi Ato

1115 Ne 9 Ave K118, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sushi Ato, the earliest from 2024. On Oct 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “raw/undercooked animal food offered”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cooked rice (105-106F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 4.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Employee began working with food, making rice, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cooked plantains. Low boy - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat scallions. Operator stored all item's properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cooked rice (105-106F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 4.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On line menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02B-02-5

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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing on countertop. Operator moved to refrigerator to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on online menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items not marked on on-line menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Raw items marked as "Raw" - advised operator to put asterisk to correspond to consumer advisory. **Admin Complaint**

02B-01-5

May 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - top of door. Observed loose gasket.

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Ato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Ato on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Ato?

Across the inspection record, “raw/undercooked animal food offered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Ato.

How does Sushi Ato compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Sushi Ato most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sushi Ato's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Ato have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Ato 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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