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Licensee
Name:
SUSHI BEAR & GRILL
License Number:
SEA2615101
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
06/01/2027
Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
4530 ST JOHNS AVE #9 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Routine - Food
01/23/2026
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Observed multiple sauce bowls stored directly under paper towels at hand wash sink on server line. Inspector had to actively move bowls to prevent dripping water on to bowls reaching for paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
Observed multiple packs of raw tuna thawed in original reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler under sushi line. Package states to remove from package before thawing.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout establishment.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee beverage on prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Observed 2 knives stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Person in charge removed both knives. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed; grease build up on hood filters.
Soiled door handle on walk-in cooler door.
Basic - Stored food not covered.
Observed raw chicken and raw squid in containers with no lids in walk-in freezer. Person in charge placed lids on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed raw shrimp being thawed at room temperature next to three compartment sink closest to rear exit. Person in charge put shrimp under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
Observed server handle soiled dishes and touch clothes then rinse hands in hand wash sink in server line without using soap. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed multiple frozen food items stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in freezer.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Observed 1 employee with gloves on leave through rear exit and return a few minutes later then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed 2 employees wash hands in three compartment sink near rear exit. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed multiple ready to eat food items on sushi line with no date markings when opened or prepared.
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