DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SWEET SUSHI AND GRILL

14965 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 124

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868946

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on clean plates. Rear kitchen. Moved by manager for cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Dust pan on Bag of onions. Rear of kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bowls of panko under paper towel dispenser. Wait-station. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar, salt containers. Kitchen
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips available.
  • 53A-05-6: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/ 6 food service employees onsite with no Certified Food Manager onsite.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. Replaced by manger. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790293

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. Pink like substance.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink container above restaurant foods in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of onions stored by mop bucket. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli cut before washing. Person In Charge had item washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer chemical spray bottle stored next to cleaned plates. Frontline. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ QUINCHUN CHEN. Certification expired 2/24
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink with large fan in sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait-station Hand Wash Sink used as dump sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470330

  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Frozen cooked duck stored under soap dispenser in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used broom to sweep floor , pick up debris in dust pans then engage in food prep activity without changing gloves or wash hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Food prep employee rinsed hands in sink without using any soap. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge reset sanitizer feeder. 100 ppm after reset. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink with large bucket in sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand wash sink by Dish Machine with ice scoop in sink. Person In Charge moved scoop for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469926

  • 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher rinsed dishware , food service pans in sink and placed items for drying. No sanitizing step. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: At callback : Three compartment sink . No sanitizing steps followed for dish-ware, utensils. . Admin Complaint
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple food service employees handling soiled equipment then washing hands with gloves still on and not changing gloves. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: At callback : employees not changing Single Service gloves after washing dishes . Employee engaged in food prep activities with same gloves. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356431

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Heavily soiled Three compartment sink.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple coolers Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned spoons stored under soap dispenser and paper towels at wait station.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of rice stored by dirty mop bucket and soiled dust pan on bags of rice.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soil residue build up on exterior of food containers. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods , vegetables, lettuce, in walk in cooler.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee came into work then engaged in food service activities without washing hands. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee went outside from rear exit then returned to food prep activity while wearing same gloves. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher rinsed dishware , food service pans in sink and placed items for drying. No sanitizing step. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple food service employees handling soiled equipment then washing hands with gloves still on and not changing gloves. Inspector intervened since no manager was onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher not aware of sanitizing methods.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bucket in kitchen Hand wash sink
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple Hand wash sinks used for rinsing wet wipes , rinsing pans, holding utensils in sinks.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training books not completed by any employees