Although most of the sushi and sashimi samples sold in the Federal District were acceptable or borderline for consumption (66.7%), the results revealed that 33.3% of the samples were potentially hazardous. The occurrence of high counts of S. aureus indicates improper personal hygiene during food processing as it is part of the human microbiota. Salmonella spp., on the other hand, is not part of the natural microbiota of fish nor humans, and its presence in sashimi samples might be justified by improper handling during the production or by the fish’s contact with fecal-contaminated waters. These results indicated the need to improve the reliability of quality- control practices in the preparation of sashimi. Sashimi and sushi preparation requires an exceptionally high standard of hygiene, and the quality of its raw materials must also meet these high standards. Consumers should be aware of the risks associated with these fresh ready-to-eat foods, which must be consumed immediately or kept adequately refrigerated until consumption.