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SUSHI CAFE

7917 NW 2ND STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3568795
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10717991
DBPR license2322160

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#21High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in white fridge raw chicken and beef stored above ready to eat dumplings. Observed raw shell eggs stored above garlic and cucumbers. Inspector spoke to operator about proper food storage, operator told chef to change order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#22High Priority08A-17-6

High 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 in white freezer raw beef and pork stored above kimchi dumplings. Inspector explained to operator about proper holding process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bar area: romaine lettuce cut (56F – Cold Holding). As per operator, forgot to put ice on lettuce; operator placed ice to cover lettuce for rapid chill. Observed in white fridge in kitchen area: raw beef (55F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F – Cold Holding); krab (60F – Cold Holding); dumplings (60F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (60F – Cold Holding); raw pork (55F – Cold Holding). Observed fridge cold holding not turned all the way to recommended manufacturer temperature for cold holding, operator turned dial to creepy temperature. As per operator, food is removed from walk in cooler and placed on kitchen line fridge when they open; which was less than 2 hours prior to inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#24High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb outside of restaurant

#25High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink outside of establishment.

Intermediate 3

#26Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#27Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled in bar and kitchen area. Observed soiled peeler on magnet for knives. Observed soiled shelf where pitchers and to go containers are kept.

#28Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl of shrimp in hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 20

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled interior.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave exterior soiled.

#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door of screen at back exit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near back exit where floor is in disrepair.

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair next back exit.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in 80F water at cook line. Inspector spoke to operator about hot holding utensils 135F or above.. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on counter above hand sink and microwave.

#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed multiple coolers with soiled gaskets.

#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe interior of white fridge soiled in kitchen area.

#15Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in freezers and coolers throughout establishment.

#16Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed wonton containers reused for food in reach in freezers.

#17Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in fridge next to cook line.

#18Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.

#19Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour no label next to cook line. Observed frozen meats in reach in freezers not labeled and wrapped in plastic. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.