EL SUSHI BY SOYA
9901 NW 41 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10.01.26. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed teriyaki roll (54F – Cold Holding); sushi rice (84F – Cold Holding); at prep and cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Products were moved to unit for rapid cooling. **Warning**
Intermediate 10
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sodas dispenser backplate soiled at server station closer to bathrooms. **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at drink station at entrance to establishment and HWS at drink station near bathrooms. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at drink station at entrance to establishment and HWS at drink station near bathrooms. **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 form not completed. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on WIC shelves. **Warning**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed staff not knowing quaternary concentration at 3CS. Coached PIC in correct procedure. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at cook line. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle at RIC at prep area. Bottle was removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed WIF gaskets in disrepair and RIC gaskets at prep area near kitchen entrance in disrepair. Observed table top sushi refrigerated display case missing doors at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several plastic containers of different food products not six inches off floor at prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of ramen on floor at warewashing area. Container was moved off floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce on floor at prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on WIF door and door frame. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at server station closer to bathrooms. Ice scoop was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 65F water at cook line. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC across cookline wok section. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at drink station at entrance to establishment and HWS at drink station near bathrooms. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled at wok area, WIC gaskets and fan guards soiled, and WIF gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.