PONTE VEDRA BEACH, St. Johns County

SUSHI HOUSE

3787 PALM VALLEY RD STE 102, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-25-4

Detail 24474680

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1 food handler on cook line scratched face with gloved hands then continued to handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 24474677

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish sushi rolls stored over cut lettuce in standing reach in cooler in kitchen closest to entrance to bar, rolls moved. Raw fish stored over soufflé cups of sauce and seaweed salad in small ball refrigerator under sushi bar, sauce and salad moved. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24474678

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored with clean plates and to go containers at sushi bar, soap moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24474679

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Sticks of butter stored under heads of unwashed lettuce in standing reach in cooler by back to kitchen, butter moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24199231

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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine and retested to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 24199225

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food or food container. Raw tuna wrapped with paper towels in sushi reach in cooler.

29-37-4

Detail 24199224

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Pre-rinse hose at dishmachine hangs below the sink flood rim.

01B-13-4

Detail 24199222

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of partially thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packages in sushi reach in cooler.

29-42-4

Detail 24199227

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from added splitter to mop sink on the side with the attached hose.

06-09-1

Detail 24199228

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. See stop sale. Three packages of partially thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packages in sushi reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24199229

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer by back exit.

33-16-4

Detail 24199223

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid on shared dumpster is open.

08B-17-4

Detail 24199226

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over asparagus in sushi reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23761000

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken over ready to eat cucumber in rear cooler. Moved by manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23760998

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine used for filing water / rinsing cloths. Manager intervened.

31B-02-4

Detail 23761001

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23760999

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in reach in cooler with restaurant foods. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23761002

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

08B-56-4

Detail 23454021

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons in drink ice inside ice bin of soda machine in ware washing area.

08A-05-6

Detail 23454018

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish sushi rolls stored over bowl of lettuce in standing reach in cooler in kitchen, rolls moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23454028

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 packages of raw tuna fully thawed out still inside packaging in reach in cooler under front counter. Container of cut lemons in drink ice inside ice bin of soda machine in ware washing area.

03A-02-5

Detail 23454022

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler against door on cook line, per manager doors have been consistently open for less then 1 hour.

41-27-4

Detail 23454030

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket in ware washing area at 200ppm remade to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23454024

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23454026

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator missing any proof of any food handler training and has been working at location for over 1 year.

06-09-1

Detail 23454019

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. 4 packages of raw tuna fully thawed out still inside packaging in reach in cooler under front counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 23454029

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cut cucumbers in ware washing area, cucumbers moved. Box of packaged fish on cook line, box moved. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23454023

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

08B-39-4

Detail 23454020

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with stickers still on them at sushi bar area.

06-01-5

Detail 23454025

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of fish thawing out at room temperature in box on floor on cook line, fish moved to cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23454027

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed avocados stored over sauce bottles in reach in cooler at sushi bar.

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 22842379

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish, removed from original packaging, stored over krab sticks in standing reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw fish, removed from original packaging, stored over cooked eel, removed from original package, in standing reach in freezer in kitchen Also raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on make line. Also raw fish and raw fish eggs stored over various sauces in reach in cooler at sushi bar. All items rearranged. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 22842380

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Roll Lobster Roll JB Roll Baymeadows Roll (only on paper menu) California (only on paper menu) Spicy California Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll Pacific Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22842378

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored over produce meant for customers in reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, employee food removed Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22301726

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the sliding door reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over cut broccoli. Operator relocated the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22301727

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22301728

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles through kitchen/prep area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22301729

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on the clean prep table at the end of the main cook line. Operator relocated the employee phone. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22301725

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the sushi bar counter avocados sliced open with stickers still attached.

25-06-4

Detail 22301730

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the storage shelf of the wait station area, single service containers not inverted or covered for protection.

21-12-4

Detail 22301731

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean prep table at the end of the main cook line and on the main cook line cutting board. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth from the prep table. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 21888712

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. In the reach in chest freezer, raw frozen chicken wrapped in plastic wrap stored over bag of frozen raw shrimp. Operator rearranged the reach in freezer to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21888715

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21888711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wait station soda dispenser has food debris on the water nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the water nozzle. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21888713

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink closest to the three compartment sink used to store plastic container. Operator removed the plastic container from the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21888710

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21888709

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles through kitchen and prep area. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21888714

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in container of water on the flat top grill at 111F and rice scoop stored in standing water by the microwave at 88F.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21564595

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the sliding door reach in cooler on the main cook line, raw beef stored over unwashed avocados, operator relocated the raw beef to the bottom storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21564597

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21564598

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage stored on shelf over flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line. Operator relocated the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21564596

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21564594

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the wait station soda dispenser, ice scoop handle in the ice. Operator relocated the ice scoop to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21564593

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the main cook line, multiple wet wiping cloths stored on clean prep tables and cutting boards.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21094812

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On main cook line, on storage shelf over flip top reach in cooler, container of probiotic stored on shelf. Operator relocated the container of medicine to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21094813

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in storage hallway by three compartment sink, paper towel dispenser with no paper towels available. Operator refilled the paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 21094811

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection, employee training certificates expired from 01/2022. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21094808

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through kitchen, prep and ware washing area, acoustic tiles used for ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21094806

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On storage shelf over flip top reach in cooler on main cook line, open employee beverage stored on shelf, operator removed the employee beverage from the storage shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21094807

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf over three compartment sink in storage hallway, clean wet metal bowls stacked and stored while wet. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21094805

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open, operator closed the dumpster doors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21094809

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On storage shelf opposite the dishwasher over wait station area, single service carry out containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted the single service containers to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21094810

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at prep table by rear exterior door and at cutting board on sushi bar line by entrance to the kitchen, wet wiping cloths stored on clean cutting boards. Operator relocated all wet wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 20855932

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from flat top grill, chicken stored over top of cooler line above refrigeration, operator relocated to inside the cooler. chicken (50 - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20855939

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sliding door cooler has build up of food debris along bottom tracks. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20855941

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink closest to sushi bar, dirty container in sink. Employee relocated container to dish area. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20855942

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room hand wash sink missing paper towels. Employee refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20855929

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through kitchen and prep area, acoustic tiles for ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 20855930

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on shelf over reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Over prep table by back exit door, employee drinks stored on shelf over prep table. Operator removed the beverages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20855937

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In stand up sliding door cooler on main kitchen line, employee food wrapped and stored next to and on top of food for the public. Operator relocated to a lower shelf. In cooler under register employee food stored over customer food. Operator relocated the personal food. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 20855940

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish washing area, clean containers stacked while wet.

14-11-4

Detail 20855931

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On sushi make line reach in coolers closest to kitchen entrance have torn gaskets, tin foil used to seal gaskets.

10-08-5

Detail 20855933

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In soda dispenser ice bin, ice scoop handle in ice. Operator relocated the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20855934

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to reach in cooler and rice cooker across from fryers, knife stored between reach in cooler and counter. Operator relocated the knife. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20855935

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to flat top grill, grill scraper stored in dirty water at 88°F.

22-08-4

Detail 20855938

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from fryers has a build up of food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 20855936

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster l door open.