SUSHI KO
7971 SW 40 ST STE 12
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a coop inside bin of rice.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave in kitchen prep area with soiled exterior.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable near ware wash and kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at sushi prep are torn.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dumplings on floor inside walk in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon inside standing water at 72F near rice cooker. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler with soiled floor.
- 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/ Observed Certified Food Manager Jesus Velasquez arrive. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ware wash machine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near ware wash area.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack shelves near warehouse washing area with surface rust
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed walk in cooler with red snapper stored on the floor. Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed walk in cooler with red snapper stored on the floor. Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in room temperature. Operator placed item back into the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produced in the walk in cooler.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (50F - ambient temperature ) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler, as per operator left the flip top open.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler, as per operator left the flip top open.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to miso soup with food debris inside.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. **Repeat Violation**
- 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/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Repeat Violation**
- 53B-02-5: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. Observed employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. **Repeat Violation**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at cook line. Also observed ceiling tiles missing across from back exit door near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at cook line. Also observed ceiling tiles missing across from back exit door near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holster at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holster at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed cases of krab and dumplings stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed case of water on floor **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (61F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, less than 10 minutes. Cook placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed raw shrimp (64F-Cold Holding) resting on containers at preparation cooler on cook line. As per employee, shrimp was out for less than one hour. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).