Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
713 17 St, Vero Beach, FL 32960Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach has accumulated 281 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down for health or safety violations. Recurring violations center on proper ventilation (22 citations), hand and arm washing (19 citations), and food contact surfaces (16 citations). Recent inspections from 2024 onward show improvement, with violation counts dropping to single digits compared to earlier years when inspections regularly documented 15 to 22 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
This Facility
10.8
violations / inspection
10.8 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg
6.33
violations / inspection
6.33 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Indian River County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 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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— 3 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 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.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach had?
- Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach find?
- Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Sumo House Japanese & Thai Restaurant in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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).
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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