Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala
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18 Se Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471Sushi Bistro of Ocala has accumulated 239 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection—double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: management awareness failures, food contact surface contamination, chemical storage violations, and toxic substance control breaches appear repeatedly across inspections. Employee health reporting violations (sick workers handling food) were cited in at least 4 inspections, and shell stock requirements violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 39 violations (9 high-priority) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The prior inspection on October 7, 2025 also recommended administrative complaint with 33 violations (10 high-priority), including recurring failures in management awareness, food contact surface sanitation, and chemical storage. A brief improvement appeared in May 2024 with only 4 violations, but violations escalated again immediately thereafter. The facility's pattern of high violation counts, recurring high-priority findings, and consecutive administrative complaint recommendations indicates systemic management failures in food safety protocols.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala last inspected?
- Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala had?
- Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala find?
- Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 23 violation(s), including 9 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Sushi Bistro of Ocala in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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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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).
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