SUSHI LICO LLC

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per person in charge for more than 12 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: During callback inspection observed beans sprouts (59F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for less than 3 hours. Manager placed ice bags on top of products to bring temperatures down Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwash sink near dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: During callback inspection observed paper towels stored next to handwash sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed near dishwasher and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: During callback inspection observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near the dishwasher and triple sink in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor near handwash sink in the kitchen. Coach employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: During callback inspection observed container of soy sauce stored on floor near handwash sink in the kitchen. Coach employee. As per manager they're in preparation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both white chest freezers. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer/ reach in cooler near cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi bar. Coach employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: During callback inspection observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar and in the kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed lettuce inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over limes inside reach in cooler across from cook line.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager present.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for sushi rice, no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing sauces in dining area next to kitchen entrance.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler door across from cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table at kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in cooler and above triple sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the entrance of the kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen in disrepair Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled Repeat Violation

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 tilapia on a 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.. employee removed tilapia from bag. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on top of the sushi area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with chicken stored on the walk in freezer floor.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside ovens soiled

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area, under hood filters.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, flour not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice noodles inside the walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously 2 plastic containers stored inside the hand wash sink at the front counter. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at the kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front line. Ceiling with accumulated grease and dust.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open water bottle stored on preparation table at the front line. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed at the front line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Also observed food stored on the floor of the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the front counter.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing at the front line.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed above the front line.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi station.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine was +200 ppm. Employee adjusted the chlorine level to100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lian Zhongming, Lucia A, Nattanande Armas. Over 2 months.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed salmon skin stored inside a supermarket bag. Employee removed food and placed it inside grade food bag. Corrected On-Site

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. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

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. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed just 2 out of 6 employees have food handler training.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at the kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees food stored inside the reach in freezer and reach in cooler it identified.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn at the kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the kitchen area and reach in cooler at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the rice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the front counter. Operator provided a sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. O at the reach in freezer by the mop in the kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table at the front line. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed silver sulfadiazine cream stored at reach in cooler next to biscuits. Operator relocated the cream. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator called the technician to come and review the dishwasher machine. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils inside of water at 81°F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over curry sauce at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the curry sauce to the top part of the shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna stored over ready to eat carrots and sauces at reach in cooler glass doors at sushi station. And shells eggs stored over cooked cooked shrimp at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the salmon and tuna to another reach in cooler and moved the shells eggs to the bottom part of the refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the bottom part for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice for sushi not time marked. As per operator for three hours. Operator time marked the rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by soy sauce containers. Operator moved the containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting boards inside of hand wash sink front counter, sushi station. Operator removed the cutting boards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above of reach in freezer preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans stored no inverted under preparation table preparation area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipment.

Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in food preparation area missing the proper shield.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted at sushi station and preparation area. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table and cutting boards at sushi station and kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed son ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Observed some ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots stored not inverted on a shelf under preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Observed pans and pots stored not inverted on a shelf under preparation table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair outside of walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Observed floor tiles in disrepair outside of walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: ce buildup in white chest reach-in freezers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the wall behind dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the wall behind dishwasher machine. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair in kitchen and bathrooms. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed ceiling in disrepair in kitchen and bathrooms. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing along wall to kitchen and sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed cove molding missing along wall to kitchen and sushi area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease behind fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Accumulation of grease behind fryers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall and ceiling not smooth walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed wall and ceiling not smooth walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed wall soiled behind dishwasher Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing at the entry of preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Ceiling tile missing at the entry of preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with accumulation of heavy grease under equipment at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed floor with accumulation of heavy grease under equipment at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer and cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed walk in freezer and cooler soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls not smooth at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed walls not smooth at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed wall soiled at walk in cooler. Time Extended