Sushi Mas

721 N Federal Hwy #8, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Sushi Mas three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

“Digital menu does not identify which items contain raw” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed 2 Employees enter prep area, put on gloves and begin working with food - sushi - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Prep area flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat fruit. Prep area flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat krab. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

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

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Digital Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack by triple sink visibly soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 70F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-07-4

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Observed same. Both digital and paper menus. **Admin Complaint**

02B-01-5

Oct 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Mas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Mas on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Mas?

Across the inspection record, “digital menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Mas.

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

Sushi Mas most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sushi Mas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sushi Mas have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sushi Mas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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