How many health inspections has SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO had?

SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO ever been shut down?

No, SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO?

The most frequently cited violations at SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO

1800 FOREST HILL BLVD BAY #14-16, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SUSHI JO IV LLC · License: SEA6022113

SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO in West Palm Beach, FL has 24 inspections on record with 124 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

124Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 18, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jun 18, 2025 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Mar 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 1, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO had?: SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO ever been shut down?: No, SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO?: The most frequently cited violations at SUSHI JO LAKE CLARKE SHORES/ JO BISTRO are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

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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.

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