Sushiato

1009 South University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sushiato appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Plantation facility scores 77, putting Sushiato on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 26, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket chlorine sanitizer 200ppm+. Advised operator to add water to achieve 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer.

41-27-4

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) operator corrected to 50ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef out of commercial packaging over passion fruit pulp in reach in freezer Raw beef over cooked shrimp in flip top cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Raw masago over sauces in front line cooler. Cooked shrimp in same container as raw fish in front line cooler. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (91F - Hot Holding) Observed in rice dispenser. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Plumbers putty over to go containers in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor by front line area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Bug zapper over ice chest. Advised operator to move bug zapper.

35B-02-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Hand wash sink next to the 3 Compartment sink. Employee removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Nov 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushiato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushiato on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sushiato compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Sushiato most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Sushiato's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushiato have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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.

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