Sushi House
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Sushi House has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Sushi House's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored with clean plates and to go containers at sushi bar, soap moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish sushi rolls stored over cut lettuce in standing reach in cooler in kitchen closest to entrance to bar, rolls moved. Raw fish stored over soufflé cups of sauce and seaweed salad in small ball refrigerator under sushi bar, sauce and salad moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1 food handler on cook line scratched face with gloved hands then continued to handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-25-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Sticks of butter stored under heads of unwashed lettuce in standing reach in cooler by back to kitchen, butter moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
61
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from added splitter to mop sink on the side with the attached hose.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of partially thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packages in sushi reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Pre-rinse hose at dishmachine hangs below the sink flood rim.
29-37-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food or food container. Raw tuna wrapped with paper towels in sushi reach in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine and retested to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. See stop sale. Three packages of partially thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packages in sushi reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer by back exit.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid on shared dumpster is open.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over asparagus in sushi reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
39
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken over ready to eat cucumber in rear cooler. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine used for filing water / rinsing cloths. Manager intervened.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in reach in cooler with restaurant foods. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket in ware washing area at 200ppm remade to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler against door on cook line, per manager doors have been consistently open for less then 1 hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 packages of raw tuna fully thawed out still inside packaging in reach in cooler under front counter. Container of cut lemons in drink ice inside ice bin of soda machine in ware washing area.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish sushi rolls stored over bowl of lettuce in standing reach in cooler in kitchen, rolls moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons in drink ice inside ice bin of soda machine in ware washing area.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator missing any proof of any food handler training and has been working at location for over 1 year.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. 4 packages of raw tuna fully thawed out still inside packaging in reach in cooler under front counter.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cut cucumbers in ware washing area, cucumbers moved. Box of packaged fish on cook line, box moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with stickers still on them at sushi bar area.
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of fish thawing out at room temperature in box on floor on cook line, fish moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed avocados stored over sauce bottles in reach in cooler at sushi bar.
08B-17-4
29
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish, removed from original packaging, stored over krab sticks in standing reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw fish, removed from original packaging, stored over cooked eel, removed from original package, in standing reach in freezer in kitchen Also raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on make line. Also raw fish and raw fish eggs stored over various sauces in reach in cooler at sushi bar. All items rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Roll Lobster Roll JB Roll Baymeadows Roll (only on paper menu) California (only on paper menu) Spicy California Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll Pacific **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored over produce meant for customers in reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, employee food removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the sliding door reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over cut broccoli. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean prep table at the end of the main cook line and on the main cook line cutting board. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth from the prep table. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the storage shelf of the wait station area, single service containers not inverted or covered for protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the sushi bar counter avocados sliced open with stickers still attached.
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on the clean prep table at the end of the main cook line. Operator relocated the employee phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles through kitchen/prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in chest freezer, raw frozen chicken wrapped in plastic wrap stored over bag of frozen raw shrimp. Operator rearranged the reach in freezer to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wait station soda dispenser has food debris on the water nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the water nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink closest to the three compartment sink used to store plastic container. Operator removed the plastic container from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in container of water on the flat top grill at 111F and rice scoop stored in standing water by the microwave at 88F.
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles through kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
52
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the sliding door reach in cooler on the main cook line, raw beef stored over unwashed avocados, operator relocated the raw beef to the bottom storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the main cook line, multiple wet wiping cloths stored on clean prep tables and cutting boards.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the wait station soda dispenser, ice scoop handle in the ice. Operator relocated the ice scoop to the proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage stored on shelf over flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line. Operator relocated the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles through kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi House on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 four times, more than any other issue at Sushi House.
How does Sushi House compare to other restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach?
Sushi House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ponte Vedra Beach average of 75.
Has Sushi House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi House 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 House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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