Sushi Bear & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
35
Score
Sushi Bear & Grill, located at 4530 St Johns Ave #9 in Jacksonville, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 23, 2026, with a score of 35. This inspection noted 3 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor violations. The establishment has a historical pattern of high-risk inspections across its 14 scored visits.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
35
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
32
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
64
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 21 minor violations.
5
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 22 minor violations.
8
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
35
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
10
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
32
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
32
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
26
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
29
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
35
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed multiple sauce bowls stored directly under paper towels at hand wash sink on server line. Inspector had to actively move bowls to prevent dripping water on to bowls reaching for paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
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 multiple packs of raw tuna thawed in original reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler under sushi line. Package states to remove from package before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout establishment.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Person in charge removed both knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; grease build up on hood filters. Soiled door handle on walk-in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw squid in containers with no lids in walk-in freezer. Person in charge placed lids on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed at room temperature next to three compartment sink closest to rear exit. Person in charge put shrimp under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server handle soiled dishes and touch clothes then rinse hands in hand wash sink in server line without using soap. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple frozen food items stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee with gloves on leave through rear exit and return a few minutes later then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 2 employees wash hands in three compartment sink near rear exit. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple ready to eat food items on sushi line with no date markings when opened or prepared.
02C-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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