Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach
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1800 Forest Hill Blvd Bay #14-16, West Palm Beach, FL 33406Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/Jo Bistro, a 41-seat sushi restaurant in West Palm Beach, has been subject to four formal disciplinary actions totaling $4,880 in fines. The facility has accumulated 136 violations across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have dominated the record, with handwashing and employee health reporting violations appearing in 8 of the last 12 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections. Management awareness violations have been cited repeatedly across the inspection history. A fire safety violation was documented on September 16, 2020, when inspectors found cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed.
The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025, identified 21 violations including 10 high-priority findings across management awareness, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, handwashing, and employee health reporting. An administrative complaint was recommended. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures despite the violation frequency and disciplinary history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $4,880.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025051525 | $1,200.00 | Jun 18, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024055956 | $1,480.00 | Aug 20, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 2--2024018370 | $1,800.00 | Mar 6, 2024 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2023027260 | $400.00 | Apr 18, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach had?
- Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach find?
- Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,880.00 in fines.
- How much has Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $4,880.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores/ Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Jo Bistro (2020).
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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.
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