Tyo Sushi

9454 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
39
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Tyo Sushi has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 11 violations.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tyo Sushi's 39 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
8
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed remodel of kitchen with no new plans submitted. Observed prep sink was removed, fryer station and grill were added to kitchen with new hood ventilation system installed. Observed ice machine and prep table was removed. Observed 3 door reach in cooler installed where fryers previously were located. Observed dish machine was removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand was sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under 3 compartment sink with bleach not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks at prep line, kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in prep line, kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
70
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks at prep line, kitchen and front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in prep line, kitchen and front counter.
31B-04-4
70
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a package with fish inside the hand sink located at front counter by sushi station. Cook removed the package.. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed no hood at kitchen. According to management they apply to obtain a license that applies just for sushi prep. Observed frying activity in kitchen.
14-42-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Grease smell around the restaurant.
36-64-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing Fischer inside the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
36-65-5
58
Sep 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tyo Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tyo Sushi on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tyo Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tyo Sushi.

How does Tyo Sushi compare to other restaurants in Surfside?

Tyo Sushi most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.

Has Tyo Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tyo Sushi have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tyo Sushi 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 Tyo Sushi inspected?

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