Sushi Republic

9581 9583 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sushi Republic has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Sushi Republic squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked with cutting board and personal items. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer near ice machine and single door reach in freezer at sushi station.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at sushi station soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler and freezer with rust.

14-17-4

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of octopus thawing inside of hand wash sink. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen octopus thawing inside of container submerged in standing water. Employees placed octopus under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in freezer and walk in cooler showing rust.

14-17-4

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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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 a pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna inside of walk in cooler not removed from original packaging. Operator removed tuna from original packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream chest freezer near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables at front counter. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Republic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Republic on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Republic?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Republic.

How does Sushi Republic compare to other restaurants in Surfside?

Sushi Republic most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Surfside average of 74.

Has Sushi Republic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Republic have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Republic 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 Republic inspected?

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

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