Sushi Rock Las Olas
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Sushi Rock Las Olas has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Sushi Rock Las Olas trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. The sanitizer bucket was empty. The operator replaced the bucket. 100ppm Chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the triple sink, a spray bottle of degreaser and a spray bottle of griddle cleaner were no labeled. The operator labeled them **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Box fan on top the chest freezer.
23-03-4
74
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Front counter - sushi rice. Per operator placed out approximately 3 hours ago. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Front counter low boy - per operator fish placed in unit earlier today. Operator removed from packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
70
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottles not labeled with common names.
02D-01-5
95
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 properly time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cucumbers with one glove - the ungloved hand touching the food. Employee washed hands and re-gloved properly. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling - Exposed area in expo hallway.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler - around circulation fans.
14-69-4
58
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Front counter - sushi bar low boy cooler - salmon ambient cooling for 1 hour at 12 pm (45F) at 1:30pm (46F); sushi bar low boy cooler tuna ambient cooling for 1 hour at 12 pm (45F) at 1:30pm (45F). At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to walk to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg then reached into container of ready to eat vegetables without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised cook to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over cookline.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile damaged or missing over cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Cookline- Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ginger bucket not elevated. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored directly on top of ice. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two glass display units.
05-09-4
41
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Rock Las Olas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Rock Las Olas on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Rock Las Olas?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Rock Las Olas.
How does Sushi Rock Las Olas compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sushi Rock Las Olas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sushi Rock Las Olas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Rock Las Olas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi Rock Las Olas 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 Rock Las Olas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Rock Las Olas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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