Sushi Shop
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
82
Score
Sushi Shop appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Sushi Shop squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Sep 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sprayer bottle without proper label hung above mop sink. Operator label properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prepping table at rear of kitchen. Operator placed wiping cloth sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
78
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside 7up cooler in kitchen. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; bean sprouts stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Sushi bar// krab sticks (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in sushi bar for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods on ice to quick chill. 2) Observed bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside 7up cooler in kitchen. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; bean sprouts stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. 1) Observed no time mark on sushi rice at sushi bar. Per operator, sushi rice made at 11:30am. Operator put time mark on sushi rice. 2) Observed no time mark on tapioca pearls at front counter. Per operator, tapioca pearls made at 11:30am. Operator put time mark on tapioca pearls. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces and dressings inside 7up cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board stored on top of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of soda stored on floor, inside bathroom. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed strainer stored in 75F standing water at front counter. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
35
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator awaiting documentation from the distributor.
01D-01-5
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. A poster has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A poster has been given to the operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. +Observed a splash guard needed between handwash sink and ice machine.
14-10-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Shop on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Sushi Shop compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sushi Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sushi Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Shop 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 Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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