Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PUBBELLY SUSHI

1422-1424 20 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 26, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3590683
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10867732
DBPR license2333354

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and fish over cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler. The owner moved the beef and fish to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink has quaternary sanitizer and establishments only chlorine test strips.

Basic 11

#1Basic36-34-5

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

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the clean stainless steel pans being stored on a rusty shelf.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the end of the sushi station.

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in the back room with storage and ice machines.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor by the oven. The cook put it on the a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between the wall and triple sink. The owner removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the oven. The owner put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the drawers soiled in the reach in cooler next to the fryer.

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed blue tape with dates marked on it still on the clean dishes. The manager had the dishwasher remove them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at the sushi bar entrance.

#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.