Sushi Bar

1 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sushi Bar has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Among Marathon restaurants, the typical score is 67; Sushi Bar is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair

FL-52

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting limes for drinks with bare hands Chef instructed employee to wear gloves for touching ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Deep woods off on dish storage shelf above refrigeration.

41-10-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop is stored on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. The mixology sink is directly next to the ice bin and will need to have a splash divider installed also as well as the handwash sink at sushi station

08B-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Bar on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Sushi Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Bar 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 Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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