Ushio Sushi
2211 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623718
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection5 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 22, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 22), 7 basic (1 repeat)-27
- Emergency closure on Oct 21, reopened Oct 22Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score53
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 21, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects at the prep table by the ice machine landing on cooked chicken, walls and tables. See stop sale.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employees drinking coffee by the sushi area and changed their gloves but didn't wash their hands before preparing sushi for customers order. Employees washed hands and changed gloves.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed to go bag used to stored chicken wings in the walk in freezer. Operator removed to go bags and placed wings into a container.
Fixed on the spot
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed several vegetables in the walk in cooler with paper towels lining the bottom of the pans. Operator removed paper towels.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 12 small flying insects at the prep table by the ice machine landing walls/tables and 3 small flying insects landing on 2 pieces of cooked chicken. See stop sale. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects by the fryers landing on clean dishes and walls.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed bamboo leaves thawing in the handwashing sink by the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Observed employees drinking coffee by the sushi station. Manager informed employees not to drink coffee while working.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed sushi chef not using a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed take out container used to scoop tempura sauce next to the ice machine. Operator removed take out container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board.
Operator removed wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Observed wiping cloth used to line a container of peppers in the walk in cooler. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employees phone stored over prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed phone.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A94Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towels lining the container for several vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed non food grade paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cases of ginger on the floor near the handwashing sink. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine.
Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Operator removed wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.