THE SUSHI BAR
8748 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed prep table where shrimp tempura is prepared with old food debris in kitchen area across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of raw wahoo and krab sticks at sushi bar.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed avocados inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cucumbers inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (54F – Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen, as per operator for 15 mins. Operator put product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At screen door in back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment at cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at front of bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 84F on prep table next to rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table and shelf underneath cooking equipment soiled with old food debris and grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at prep table where knife magnet is stored. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.