FIVE SPICE VIETNAMESE PHO AND SUSHI BAR
1801 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves without first washing her hands to plate soup to serve to customers. coach employee. **Warning**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water at sushi bar handwash sink. **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies land on container with beans sprouts at preparation table. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sweet and sour sauce at reach in cooler in the cook line. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash metal container with gloves on and then proceeded to touch ready to eat carrots pickles with same gloves. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash metal container with gloves on and then proceeded to touch ready to eat carrots pickles with same gloves. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook brisket (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line, as per manager less than 2 hours. Observed cook shrimp (58F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator for an hour. **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 tapioca (85F – Hot Holding) near sealer machine. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands in the triple sink. Coach employee. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink needs to the triple used to store container with soap. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager showed up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-13-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Manager unable to find thermometer at time of inspection. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at sushi bar 83F. **Warning**
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed floor the top of the dishwasher soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black fan next to prep tables soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots not inverted at dry storage area. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a protein bar at cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the right side, left side and bottom of exit door. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelf at walk in cooler has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of avocados stored on floor under prep table with microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster at sushi bar heavily soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 23, 2026 11:17 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.