MATSURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5759 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331555301
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 12
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of sliced bamboo shoots in back dry storage. **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server bring in dirty dishes to ware washing area and immediately touching clean plates without handwashing. **Warning**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed female employee wash hands for less than 15 seconds near kitchen prep area. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee wash hands and closed soiled faucet handle with clean hands. **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed female employee wash hands near kitchen prep area with cold water. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20+ flying insects in back dry storage area flying around and landing on food contact surfaces. Observed approximately 10+ flying insects flying around kitchen area landing on clean dishes and utensils. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed produce inside reach in cooler in back prep area. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall in back dry storage area. Observed one live roach crawling on chest freezer near dish machine. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on wall in back dry storage area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (49F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back prep area. As per operator, it was placed there about an hour ago. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (81F – Hot Holding) next to sushi prep area. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of sanitizer containing chlorine solution next to bowl of sprouts. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed employee touch clean plate with dirty hands without washing hands. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand washing stations being sink located near to go containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed DBPR provided form for Time as Public Health not filled out. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack station near ware washing area with rust pitting the surface. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution near front service area with no label. **Warning**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside of bin of shredded lettuce. **Warning**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor at the cook line area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach stuck on wall in back dry storage area. Observed one dead roach stuck on wall next to ice machine. Observed one dead roach stuck wall near public restrooms. Observed one dead roach on floor near public restrooms. **Warning**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed male cook line employee eating plate of food across the cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in ware washing and dry storage area. **Warning**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors in kitchen and back prep area not easily cleanable. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce on floor near sushi prep area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near public restrooms in disrepair. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon near rice cooker in standing water at 74F. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board near kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong objectionable odor coming from grease trap near dry storage area. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several reach in coolers in kitchen prep area with soiled gaskets. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with rust accumulation on shelves. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths on cutting board at the sushi prep area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:21 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
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.