Sushi Song
925 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5402675
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 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.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed green sponge inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic10
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee personal open bottle of water on top preparation table behind front counter.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed top of ice machine soiled with dust.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed on the ground cardboard boxes , paper wraps, plastic bags around dumpster.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled with dark substance at dishwashing area .
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed air vents and ceiling tiles at dry storage area Also observed at dishwashing area.
Repeat violation
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed at dry storage area.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Observed light shield broken at dry storage area .
Repeat violation
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.