Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
4530 St Johns Ave #9, Jacksonville, FL 32210Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville has accumulated 423 violations across 32 inspections since 2017, averaging 13.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated administrative complaints, with four recommended since 2023. Recent inspections in 2025 identified escalating high-priority violations, including 36 violations in July 2025 with nine marked high priority. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
13.2
violations / inspection
13.2 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 9 inspections70 violations · 50 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville had?
- Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville find?
- Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Sushi Bear & Grill in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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