Sushi Song
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
23
Score
Inspectors have visited Sushi Song six times, with records going back to 2023. Sushi Song was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pasta inside RIC at end of cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding) at cook line ambient temperature, as per cook for approximately 30 minutes prior.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) inside RIC cook line, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior. Observed tuna (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter sushi area, as per cook 1 hour prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS at kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written procedures without items of time.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside RIC.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside poor repair at cook line RIC.
14-11-5
23
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by cook line double pan, coached operator on correct procedures.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed fish stored over soup inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at reach in cooler across cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment.
36-27-5
78
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside tuna container in reach in cooler inside bar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave handle broken inside kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container on dry storage floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed vinegar container unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a knife at HWS next to rice warmers.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 co tanks not secure across walk in cooler entrance.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents at cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of salad reach in cooler at kitchen area.
22-16-4
58
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above dumplings. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form during inspection.
03F-10-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and soy sauce bottles not labeled with common name in kitchen area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dishwasher area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Song last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Song on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Song?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Song.
How does Sushi Song compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Sushi Song most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Sushi Song's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Song have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushi Song 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.
How often is Sushi Song inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Song is inspected around two times per year on average.
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