SAKURA SUSHI
1180 SW 57 AVE · WEST MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth material used as Aggie liner for bowls and other kitchen equipment.
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and chicken in plastic wrap stored above ice cream and edamame. Observed raw beef above pork dumplings in reach in freezer in back storage area.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi counter cucumber slicer stored in hand sink. Operator moved during spection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels; operator brought during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink; operator brought over during inspection. Observed no soap at hand sink in sushi area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves in kitchen with dry storage rusted.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label on top of hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice bin in back storage area, **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to cook line ceiling in disrepair.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dish rack bowls not inverted for protection.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cutting board. Observed employee food on prep top table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in bar area leaking water.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in sushi bar area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign in sushi area hand sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor under three compartment sink.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back alley area unorganized. Multiple items not in use stored in back.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer in kitchen rangoons no cover.
32-23-4Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in men's room urinal out of order.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:43 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.