Sushiato

7961 N University Dr, Parkland, FL 33076
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sushiato seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to the broader Parkland restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in restroom, zero hot water, only cold water 74°f
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doesn't have a self closing door
32-04-4
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. Yellowtail thawed still in reduced oxygen packaging. Chef removed fish from reduced oxygen packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados at sushi station still with stickers. Chef removed stickers and washed before cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine solution over 300 ppm. Chef diluted solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200 ppm. Operator diluted solution with water, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed into hand and then handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cough into hand and then handle spray cleaner bottle. Educated employee on proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken packages stored on top of unwashed avocados. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Sushi rice held for 3 hours not time marked. Operator placed time on sushi rice and will discard at 4PM. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Two spray bottles in sushi prep area containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on sushi prep and kitchen areas. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels as liners for food.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water is lacking pressure at hand wash sinks.
27-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen food left outside to thaw, manager returned to reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer raw salmon in squeeze tube/ not commercially packaged stored over cooked noodles- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by sushi station- raw salmon not commercially packaged stored over sauces- operatormoved to lower shelf.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping food with watch on- educated operator employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee handling clean dishes no hair restraint.
13-03-4
61
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushiato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushiato on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Sushiato compare to other restaurants in Parkland?

Sushiato most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Parkland average of 68.

Has Sushiato's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushiato 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 Sushiato inspected?

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