THE SUSHI BAR
8748 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above bucket of eel sauce next to prep sink at front counter.
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed prep table where shrimp tempura is prepped soiled. **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 blanched asparagus and raw salmon inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed lettuce 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 shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp inside standing reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed masago (71F – Cold Holding) at sushi bar, as per operator for one hour. Advised operator to move product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp tempura (74F – Hot Holding) at sushi bar, as per operator was prepared 2 hours prior to inspection.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of laundry detergent stored on shelf above bucket of eel sauce next to prep sink at front counter.
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw tuna stored inside hand sink in kitchen area.
Basic 5
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cook line soiled with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked outside door of employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 120F across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table underneath fryers soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing inside hand sink in kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:39 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.