Sushi House
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Sushi House, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Inverness restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler at cook line Raw salmon stored over avocados in glass door vertical cooler Operator corrected shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line
22-16-4
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1. Pan of raw shrimp stored on shelf above unwashed raw carrots in reach-in cooler at cookline.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate expired on 12/21/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sushi counter has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line food storage shelving in dry storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wire rack above three-compartment sink soiled with grease. 2. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gallon jug containing personal milk stored on shelf directly above pan of avocados inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen.
08B-49-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior shelving inside reach-in cooler near back door soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice scoop has large crack on center inside ice machine near back door. Manager removed ice scoop from ice machine during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf liner on shelf at cookline soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado sliced at front counter with sticker still attached. Produce must be washed prior to cutting and stickers must come off during washing.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood above cookline dripping with grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside bin of sugar at cookline. Employee removed cup from bin during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining two food storage shelves in dry storage closet.
14-45-4
64
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container. In multiple food containers including fried shrimp
14-86-1
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tube of Benadryl on shelf in kitchen area
41-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in slide door reach in cooler in back storage area
12B-13-4
61
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Operator installed utility sink outside the back door but did not hook up the plumbing. Extension per Supervisor Meakins**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
29-27-4
95
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using unapproved chlorine sanitizer to sanitize food contact surfaces. Operator purchased approved bleach during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over produce in reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates missing information **Warning**
53B-10-4
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand wash sink in cook line area. Inspector removed to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 83F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple units missing ambient thermometers **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter in kitchen area **Warning**
21-12-4
35
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi House on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi House?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi House.
How does Sushi House compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Sushi House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Inverness average of 83.
Has Sushi House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sushi House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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