Palm Bay, Brevard County

SUNSHINE SUSHI JAPANESE & ASIAN CUISINE

1153 MALABAR RD STES 18-22, Palm Bay, FL 32907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
3 High Priority
Feb 2, 2026
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 24342814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, raw chicken, and raw beef stored over noodles, sauces and produce in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24342812

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Six pieces of cooked shrimp 110f hot holding. Owner discarded and increased temperature settings on crockpot. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 24342820

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Exterior mop sink has no back flow prevention device.

22-02-4

Detail 24342813

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle on bar soiled with old syrup.

31A-11-4

Detail 24342817

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen had knife sharpener and bolts in it. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24342815

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing kit in kitchen for quaternary sanitizer. Establishment did have chlorine test strips for dish machine.

03F-10-5

Detail 24342826

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written time plan for butter, garlic and sushi rice. Provided to operators. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 24342821

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Four 8.5lbs of tuna and two 2.2lbs of white tuna pulled to thaw without removing from vacuum sealed packaging. Fish still frozen, educated operators and removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 24342811

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while cooking other food on cook line. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24342809

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24342824

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at kitchen soda fountain and at sushi bar soda fountain. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24342818

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between counter and make table on cook line. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24342822

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of fryers. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24342823

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil for drinks and rice scoops stored in 67f water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24342825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream freezer has soiled gaskets.

08B-12-5

Detail 24342819

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tempora flakes cooled and stored uncovered. Ice cream in chest freezer with no covers. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24342816

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops not stored to dry in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 24342810

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloth used on cook line not in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24216430

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large Reach in freezer gasket and rim soiled. Small reach in freezer gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 24076904

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Five employees on site and no proof of training on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 24076906

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter has no date markings. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24076905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice maker soiled interior. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 24076907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two missing in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24076902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large Reach in freezer gasket and rim soiled. Small reach in freezer gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 24076903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light not bright enough to see items in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

47-03-4

Detail 24076901
  • From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed electrically wires on wall near ice maker. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 9Basic: 14Total: 29

35A-02-7

Detail 24073461

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 8 flying near trash in kitchen. 18 found in wood container at triple sink. 26 total. All insects were on trash and near deck drains not on food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 24073473

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw animal food over unwashed vegetables. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24073467

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over shrimp. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24073484

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 tuna and 1 amber jack, 5lbs of tuna, 1 tilapia, and 6 escolar all found thawed in packaging that states remove before thawing.

01B-02-5

Detail 24073481

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse above 41f. fried crab sticks (55F - Cold Holding); soft shell crab (55F - Cold Holding); fried sweet potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (55F - Cold Holding); fried mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (55F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 24073476

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Placed in make table cooler on top of other tins. soft shell crab (55F - Cold Holding); fried sweet potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (55F - Cold Holding); fried mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24073482

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drill in sink , on back wall. Drain line from ice maker going into hand wash sink on side. Corrected On-Site

52-01-4

Detail 24073463

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Fake crab meat identification with a c verse k: #32#79#s12 Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24073468

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Spice tuna salad Sushi Bar Appetizer section: #10#12#13#14#15#16#18#19 Sushi section: #35#42#43#45#46#47#48#50#52#53#54#55#57#58#59#60#80 Chef special rolls no indication of which rolls are cooked and which are not, the key has no markings. Sushi bar menu for lunch raw fish not identified in sushi or appetizer sections. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24073487

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food Manager not on site with more than four employees

53B-01-5

Detail 24073480

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Five employees on site and no proof of training on site. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24073475

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in sushi bar. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24073462

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Radish and shredded lettuce in walk in cooler not date marked.

29-28-4

Detail 24073466

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker water filter has no date markings.

27-16-4

Detail 24073477

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand was sink near triple sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24073488

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice maker soiled interior.

36-36-4

Detail 24073474

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two missing in kitchen.

06-09-1

Detail 24073460

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 tuna and 1 amber jack thawed in packaging. Five lbs slab of tuna, escolar and tilapia still in packaging and thawed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24073470

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employees drinks on make table. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24073464

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Medicines stored above make table. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 24073459

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plate cracked and discarded by manager. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24073479

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ginger on floor at sushi bar. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24073471

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream and rice scopes in room temperature water of 82f. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24073469

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large Reach in freezer gasket and rim soiled. Small reach in freezer gasket soiled.

25-32-4

Detail 24073465

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw fish box used for fruit storage. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 24073472

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor near ice maker. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24073483

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Covers stored not inverted. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24073486

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tempora flakes stored on rack uncovered. Unwrapped cheese cake in reach in freezer. Ice cream uncovered in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 24073485

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light not bright enough to see items in freezer.

47-03-4

Detail 24073478

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed electrically wires on wall near ice maker.

Feb 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-74-7

Detail 23579881

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler condenser in not functioning. Part is on order and scheduled for replacement on Wednesday Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 23579882

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwashing sink on wall in kitchen next to ice machine