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SUSHI ROCK

11293 SO DIXIE HWY · VILLAGE OF PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574708
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10739890
DBPR license2330179

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate22 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical33 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#23High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10-01-24. **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line: raw chicken over ready to eat herbs and sauce. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi front counter: masago (60F – Cold Holding) on tabletop. As per cook; masago has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector had cook place in cooler for proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 8

#26Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef unable to tell inspector proper cooking temperature for chicken. Inspector went over process with chef; 165F.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#27Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#28Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food rack soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Tupperware with sling and pitcher in hand sink in kitchen area. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#30Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sink in kitchen; operator brought over at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#32Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish and dry food storage racks. Observed underneath prep tables where pots are kept. **Warning**

Warning
#33Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired; 09-08-24. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 22

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

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

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled hand,es for coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dry dish rack; not inverted in warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed headphones stored on cutting board in warewash area. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen and in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple utensils and knives in between wall and prep table across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink in warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in establishment. Observed under cook equipment soiled counters. Observed exit sign and cords soiled throughout kitchen. Observed hood system soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers and walk in coolers soiled on shelves. Observed interior of coolers soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab at sushi counter at 28F; thawing ambiently. Inspector had cook place in reach in cooler for ambient thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Basic14-17-4

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

Warning
#21Basic36-27-5

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

Warning
#22Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on dry food rack sugar with no label. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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